Details
1097808
De Montfort University (Leicester)
15/09/2025
Other - See Job
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Not Applicable
Pay
£12.21
£1.90
Description
Role
De Montfort University is seeking confident and reliable Models/Actors/Content Creators to participate in a range of filming shoots (including photography/video) and case studies/quotations to be collected for promotional and marketing purposes. These materials may include individual subjects or groups of individuals, depending on the particular circumstances. The materials collected by the university will be used for promotional and marketing purposes. Such purposes may include (but are not limited to) the production of printed materials such as brochures, the posting of photographs and/or video on the university’s website, social media platforms, online digital use, and out of home. The role requires adaptability and a professional approach to representing the university’s values and diverse community across various platforms.
This advert is to create a pool of candidates for various shifts throughout the academic year of 25/26. If successful and added to the pool; you will receive notifications of shifts as and when they become available. The academic year will start in September 2025.
A typical shift would be between 1 - 3 hours.
Please include a passport sized photo of yourself within your CV upon submission. You will also need to complete a covering letter to be considered.
Duties and responsibilities
- Appear in photo and video shoots for university marketing and communication purposes.
- Act/Role-play in scripted scenes for marketing videos, student recruitment materials, social media channels (e.g., role-play simulations, adverts, Information and guidance).
- Collaborate with university staff, students, and Creative Hub teams during shoots or performances.
- Follow direction from creative leads, photographers, and directors to achieve the intended messaging and tone.
- Participate in rehearsals or briefings as needed.
- Represent the university positively and professionally at all times.
- Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.
Skills and experience
Essential Criteria:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable performing on camera in group and individual scenarios.
- Ability to take direction.
- Punctual, reliable, and professional in all engagements.
- Flexible availability depending on project scheduling.
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience in acting/modelling and/or content creation.
- Showreel or portfolio (if applicable).
- Interest in education, student life, or working with diverse audiences.
Location
De Montfort University - Face to Face
Additional information
- Whilst we would prefer DMU students and alumni this role would not be exclusive, however, there would be certain scenarios we would need to avoid ie a person currently studying at another institution featuring on one of our ads.
- We especially encourage enthusiastic newcomers as well as actors/models and creators with previous experience.
- This is a freelance/casual position with hours offered as needed based on project requirements.
- Shoots may occur on campus or at external locations.