Comptroller - Multimedia Intern - Part Time Summer Intern

TEMPORARY POSITION

Summer Internship Position will begin June 1, 2026 and end August 7, 2026 (25 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE:

Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Applications must be filed at
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Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office.

Monday through Friday, 25 hours per week. This position is required to work in office at Austin headquarters.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate within one year, with major coursework in communications, digital media, photojournalism, advertising, public relations, or related field.

• Professional experience in customer service, clerical, or administrative support work.

• Demonstrated coursework or technical experience in social media, photography, videography, graphic design, web development, or related field

Summary of Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact. The incumbent primarily performs sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out various duties. This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed to perform filing and other similar routine office duties. Some lifting and/or moving, up to 35 lbs. of office equipment and/or materials may be required on a limited basis. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities, requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers

In this role you will:

• Assist with evaluating file structures, naming conventions, metadata schemas, and archiving procedures for consistency, scalability, and long-term usability.

• Maintains audiovisual media files, libraries, and catalogs, and develops documentation for standardization.

• Assist with reconciling file location data in the content database, ensuring all records are complete, accurate, and consistently formatted.

• Documents, implements, and maintains standards for YouTube metadata schema, including keywords, tags, visibility, and playlists.

• Works collaboratively with communications staff, division teams, and agency customers.

• Supports written development of digital content, including graphics, videos, and captions that are aligned with agency messaging and branding.
• Obtains information, images, and graphic assets, conducts research, verifies sources, and ensures completion of project closeout procedures.

• Assist with assembling media coverage reports and preparing digital performance reports.

• Participates in team meetings and contributes ideas.

• Engages in learning opportunities related to public sector communications, digital media, and accessibility.

• Research agency audiences, emerging digital trends, tools, and best practices, and provides recommendations to staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,

Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.