Jobs & Internships

The Baylor Line believes in independence, inclusion, and innovation. If those values align with your own, we hope you’ll consider applying. We’re committed to cultivating a diverse workplace, so we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Current Openings:

  • Executive Assistant to the CEO (full-time)
  • Student Writer (part-time, student)
  • General Internship (part-time, student)

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Full-Time | In-Person | Waco, TX

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant to the CEO at The Baylor Line is a linchpin role: high visibility, high trust, and high impact. You’ll work more closely with the CEO than any other team member. That means you’ll be trusted with sensitive decisions, strategic conversations, and raw, messy ideas — and you’ll be expected to turn them into clarity, momentum, and results.

This is not a job for someone who “just wants to help.” It’s for someone who wants to lead through support.

If you need constant direction, love structure-for-structure’s-sake, or want a job that stays inside the lines, this isn’t for you. But if you’re discerning, servant-hearted, quick-thinking, and organized without being rigid—you just might thrive here.

What You Can Expect

  • To work directly with a visionary CEO on meaningful, high-impact projects.
  • To gain deep access to how a modern nonprofit media company is built and run.
  • To be trusted, developed, and stretched professionally.
  • To be thanked often and taken seriously.
  • To make decisions, not just take directions.

Core Responsibilities

  • Own inbox and calendar management across multiple platforms (Google Suite, Spark, Slack), acting as a buffer and a builder.
  • Communicate in coordination with and (sometimes) on behalf of the CEO in email, public communication, and meetings.
  • Serve as the lead delegate and preparer for the CEO on projects involving operational, organizational, or creative output.
  • Manage communication and coordination with key stakeholders: vendors/contractors, board members, event VIPs, podcast/interview guests, and major donors.
  • Coordinate preparation for board meetings, podcast interviews and major initiatives.
  • Observe ideas and inputs in real-time and translate them into organized systems, documents, or opportunities.
  • Anticipate friction and eliminate it before it hits the CEO’s desk.
  • Develop, document, and optimize SOPs (standard operating procedures) for repeatable procedures within the Executive Team and the organization.
  • Provide research, recommendations, and follow through for an array of different projects and assignments.
  • Review, edit, and prepare documents for executive projects and approval.
  • Coordinate and manage tasks that span personal/professional boundaries, with trust, discretion, and maturity.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You should consider applying if you are:

  • A calm presence who thrives in proximity to intensity.
  • Comfortable managing up and respectfully challenging the CEO when needed.
  • Loyal, emotionally intelligent, and serious about making someone else’s results better.
  • A systems-minded executor who loves taking chaos and creating clarity.
  • Proactive and responsive without needing hand-holding or constant validation.
  • Willing to grow in responsibility, and excited by long-term impact.

You should reflect strongly before applying if you are:

  • Transactional, uptight, overly formal, or “just doing this to get to the next job.”
  • A bright-and-shiny optimist who glosses over nuance.
  • Distrustful, indecisive, or afraid to make the call when needed.
  • Overly critical, hyper-organized to a fault, or obsessed with being “right.”

Our team is made up of generous, creative folks who want to see the best for their fellow teammates, our members, and the organization. We take finding the “right fit” candidate very seriously. Meet the rest of our team here.

Skills & Tools

  • Proficiency with Mac OS, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, QuickBooks, and CRM platforms (We use Hubspot) and an affinity to learn and work with technology you might not already know.
  • Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with composure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Quick and confident with research, scheduling, task management, and documentation.

Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position that reports to our CEO. This position is eligible for our industry-leading benefits package, including premium health care (we cover 100% of your premium and 50% of your dependents’), generous PTO, and paid family leave, among other stellar perks.

Employees are expected to work synchronously from 9-5 pm CT, Monday through Friday, and whatever additional hours are necessary to achieve the outcomes they are responsible for. We are simultaneously committed to delivering the operating results we are committed to together while also having the margin we need for our health and most important relationships. To that end, we allow flexibility to pick up children from school, attend to personal matters or appointments, etc. so long as you complete your work and communicate with your supervisor about it in advance. And, we encourage employees to constantly evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of their work to enable them to “achieve more” by doing less.

Additional Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Experience: Entry to associate level.
  • Location: Waco, Texas (primarily in-person with some hybrid flexibility following an onboarding process).
  • Physical and Mental: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job responsibilities. 
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, bend, crouch; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Repetitive motion of the upper body. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, customer service- and production-oriented environment, perform duties under pressure, and meet deadlines in a timely manner. The employee must also work as part of a team, complete assignments independently, and take instructions from managers.
    • Employees must be free from substance dependency. Employees must demonstrate sustained mental and emotional stability in order to maintain safe boundaries with and for our team and stakeholders.

This job isn’t for everyone. But if you’ve felt seen, known, and excited by this job description — you might be exactly who we need. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

To apply, click here.

Student Writer (part-time, student)

As a Student Staff Writer, you will play a role in contributing articles and content to the Content Team, ensuring that our editorial desk maintains regular publishing of high-quality content. Reporting directly to the Editor-in-chief (EIC), you will be responsible for researching, interviewing, and drafting compelling stories and digital content about the Baylor Family. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and research skills, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and is a digital native.

Key Responsibilities

  • Content Creation: Pitch, research, write, and self-edit articles based on assigned topics. Develop engaging and original social media content (reels, social media posts, graphics, and photos) tailored to our target audience on various platforms. Adhere to brand voice, editorial guidelines, and content strategies. 
  • Research & Fact-Checking: Conduct in-depth research on topics, trends, and industry-related subjects. Verify sources, ensure accuracy, and maintain journalistic integrity. Interview experts, sources, and stakeholders when needed. 
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with editors, content managers, and other contributors to refine content. Revise and improve drafts based on feedback and editorial direction. Collaborate with designers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Monitor audience feedback, comments, and analytics to gauge content performance and sentiment, leveraging insights to refine content strategy and improve user experience. Collaborate with marketing and social media teams to promote content across various channels and platforms, driving traffic, engagement, and audience growth.
  • Content Optimization & SEO: Apply SEO best practices when available to enhance content visibility and reach. Utilize keywords, metadata, and formatting techniques to improve engagement. Stay updated on evolving SEO and content marketing trends. 
  • Deadline Management & Workflow: Meet deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards. Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritizing workload effectively. Adapt to editorial needs and tight publishing schedules. 

Commitments

  • Culture Contributions: Actively promote a positive and inclusive organizational culture that reflects our values and fosters collaboration, respect, and diversity. Lead by example in demonstrating integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in all financial and operational matters.
  • Attitude and Team Dynamics: Foster a supportive and encouraging work environment where team members feel valued, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best. Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and learning, encouraging innovation and creativity in addressing organizational challenges.
  • Workplace Operations: Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. Proactively identify opportunities to optimize resources and implement best practices in financial and operational management.
  • Professional Development: Support the professional growth and development of finance team members through mentorship, training, and opportunities for skill-building. Encourage a culture of accountability and personal responsibility, setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback to promote individual and team success.

This position also includes a $5,000 annual scholarship (funded per semester). 

Anticipated start date: April 2025

Employment Type: Part-time, hybrid

To apply: Send an email with your resume, a link to your LinkedIn and/or portfolio, and address why you’re a good fit for the position in the body of your message. Applications may be sent to hope.daughtry@baylorline.com.

General Internship

Have an interest or skillset not addressed above? We are always looking for hardworking students who want to excel and grow in their careers. Send us a pitch on how you would be a good fit at The Baylor Line. We really look forward to hearing from you.

To apply: Send an email with your resume, a link to your LinkedIn and/or portfolio, and address why you’re a good fit for the position in the body of your message. Applications may be sent to hope.daughtry@baylorline.com.