MDXInternship Student Journalist

Reference
1090604

Branch
Middlesex University

Start date
17/03/2025

Duration
2 Months

Hours and days
10 hours per week for 8 weeks

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£13.15

Holiday rate
£1.59

Role

**********The below role is only open to Middlesex University Students***********

Are you passionate about writing and storytelling? Join the Communications and Insight team as a Student Journalist! This role is perfect for students who want to explore the world of communications and copywriting while showcasing the vibrant life at Middlesex University. 

As a Student Journalist, you'll have the chance to write engaging articles about student life, campus events, and the experiences that make Middlesex unique. Working within a dynamic team, you’ll develop transferable skills in storytelling, and audience engagement—valuable assets for your future career. 

Our ideal candidate is someone curious, creative, and eager to learn how to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. If you’re ready to amplify student voices and build your skills in a supportive and energetic environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

Duties and responsibilities

• Write engaging articles about student life, campus events, and services. 

• Create compelling and relatable stories that reflect the Middlesex University student experience. 

• Conduct interviews with students, staff, and stakeholders to gather insights for stories. 

• Stay updated on campus news, events, and trends to identify content opportunities. 

• Assist with uploading and formatting content on social media & MDXSU website. 

• Liaise with student groups and societies to spotlight their initiatives and events. 

• Engage with student readers and gather feedback to improve content relevance and quality. 

• Review and edit content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the organisation’s tone of voice, values and guidelines. 

• Experiment with storytelling formats to suit different platforms and audiences. 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards. 

Skills and experience

Essential 

·       Strong written communication skills with the ability to create clear, engaging, and relatable content 

·       Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

·       Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel packages  

·       Comfortable working in a self-directed way as well as part of the team 

·       Ability to generate original ideas and tell compelling stories 

·       Enthusiasm for exploring and highlighting student experiences and campus events 

·       Openness to learning new tools, systems, and skills to support content creation and digital publishing 

Desirable 

·       Studying in a relevant area such as journalism, digital marketing, or marketing communications 

·       Experience writing for blogs, newsletters, or student publications. 

·       Awareness of what appeals to different audiences, particularly students. 

·       Confidence in conducting interviews and gathering information to develop stories. 

Location
Hendon Campus

Benefits

This role is a perfect starting point for a student who is interested in writing, storytelling, and digital communication. We will guide you through the basics of working in a dynamic team, helping you develop skills in copywriting and digital marketing that you can take into your future career. You show up with enthusiasm, and we’ll help you grow and prepare for wherever your career journey takes you! 

• You will be supported by the Communications and Insight team and have the opportunity to collaborate with staff from various areas, gaining insight into different aspects of communications, and the University life. Along the way, you might discover new areas of interest or uncover potential career paths. 

• No need to have extensive experience with any of the skills mentioned above. Our successful applicant is someone who is eager to learn, passionate about storytelling, and enthusiastic about making a difference for Middlesex students.. 

Additional information

Upload a tailored CV and full cover letter in the box. Use the MDXworks Resources to ensure you have created the best application.

Applications where there is clear reliance on AI and insufficient effort on your part will not be considered. Priority will be given to candidates who did not participate previously in the scheme

Deadline 31st Jan 2025, Midnight

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