Details
1095679
University of Leicester
01/06/2025
Ongoing
To be agreed
Smart Casual
Pay
£12.21
£1.47
Description
Role
Are you a storyteller at heart? Do you love creating content and sharing your student journey? Here’s your chance to turn your creativity into experience - and get paid for it! We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and imaginative students to join our Student Content Creator Scheme at the University of Leicester.
As a Student Content Creator, you will play a key role in producing engaging and authentic content that showcases what life is really like at Leicester. You will work closely with our Recruitment Marketing Team, contributing ideas and creating content that resonates with prospective and current students, parents, carers and influencers.
This is a paid role which is designed to fit flexibly around your studies.
Please ensure to save a copy of this advert if you apply for this post, as it will no longer appear on the website when closed, and you may require this throughout the application process
Duties and responsibilities
You’ll be involved in all aspects of content creation, ensuring authenticity is at the heart of everything produced. Key responsibilities include:
• Content production – Generating ideas, spotting trends and creating video, photography, written and social media content.
• Social media and web contributions – Producing content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook, as well as the University website.
• Student experience blogs and vlogs – Giving a real, relatable glimpse into student life.
• Social media takeovers and Q&As – Answering questions and connecting with future students
• Event support – Capturing key moments from Open Days, Offer Holder Days and Results Day.
• Academic content – Sharing insights from your course and subject area
• Media opportunities – Representing the University in press features and interviews (when needed).
Skills and experience
Who we’re looking for:
• A current University of Leicester student with at least one year left before graduating.
• Passion for storytelling, digital media and social media trends.
• Strong communication and creative skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Confident to manage and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable on camera and confident engaging with fellow students.
• Basic experience in video editing, photography and blogging.
Location
University of Leicester
Benefits
Being part of the scheme comes with some great perks:
• Gain hands-on experience in content creation.
• Enhance your CV and employability skills.
• Work in a flexible role that fits around your studies.
• Collaborate with a creative team and grow your network.
• Develop technical skills in photography, videography, social media and editing.
Additional information
How to apply: To apply, please submit:
• A short expression of interest on your Cover Letter telling us why you want to join the scheme.
• Your CV, including links to your social media channels.
• A sample video you’ve created - something that showcases your personality and creativity. Share it via a public or unlisted link (e.g. YouTube or social media).
Closing date for applications: 11th May 2025 at Midnight
Anticipated Interview Date: Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment centre in June 2025, after exams.
If you have any questions, get in touch with Jenny Sekhon (jw939@leicester.ac.uk).
Due to the volumes of applications we receive, any indicated closing date is subject to change at the hiring manager’s discretion. Please ensure if you are interested in a position, you apply at the earliest available opportunity.
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the indicated closing date, unfortunately your application has not been successful in this instance.
If you are looking for support with your application, including how to write a CV or Cover Letter, please visit the University of Leicester Careers and Employability Service webpages HERE. We would encourage you to attend an application coaching appointment, and these can be booked via MyCareers, or in person in the Career Hub, David Wilson Library.
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