Social Media Assistants 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title |
Social Media Assistant |
Location |
Varied (across campuses, remote, occasional off-site events) |
Hours |
5 |
Contract Length |
September 2026 - July 2027 |
Salary |
£13.84ph |
Closing Date |
1st June 2026 |
Please only apply if you are going to be a student for the academic year commencing September 2026. You will only be able to hold one part-time staff role during the academic year so please do not apply for multiple roles. If we feel when you are interviewing/assessing you will be suitable for another role we will flag this.
JOB PURPOSE
- Create video and photo social media pieces for multiple social media platforms (primarily Instagram and TikTok) both alone and with other students and professionals
- Work both across campuses and remotely to create a wide variety of content, including attending events to capture content, and independently filming vlogs and trends
- Edit video content, including creating a cohesive visual piece as well as confidence recording voiceovers and adding other sound elements
- Flexibility in content style, including confidence filming vlogs, interviews, and presenting to the camera (must be willing to be in front of the camera and in video pieces)
- Responding to content briefs as well as proactively suggesting content ideas
- Ability to be in creative content planning discussions, and responding to feedback and carrying out rounds of edits on content when needed
- Research social media pieces, including trends on different platforms and ideas for larger campaigns
What's in it for me?
- Truly flexible working — you’ll never be asked to work over a lecture.
- Access to our employability support and development programme
- Access to the employee assistance programme
- Team socials and staff parties
- Appreciation gifts
- Experience working in a varied environment, managing multiple projects
- A fun working environment and great culture – you get to work with your fellow students!
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Area |
Criteria |
Assessment Method |
Qualifications |
|
A |
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise |
|
A, P, I |
Values and Behaviours |
|
I |
Key |
|
I |
Interview |
A |
Application |
P |
Portfolio ( this may only be used for creative roles) |