Details
1104083
University of Salford
10/11/2025
Other - See Job
8 hours, 1 day per week, term-time only
Not Applicable
Pay
£14.87
£1.79
Description
Role
University of Salford is looking for a Student Social Media Assistant for the Library (Only accepting University of Salford students) To provide an authentic student-led voice across our platforms. Expand the volume and variety of content the Library can produce. Assess and help redesign resource webpages to improve usability, accessibility, and appeal. Reduce pressure on the Outreach Officer, allowing greater focus on high-priority initiatives such as training, academic engagement, partnerships, and impact storytelling to promote library collections.
- Primary base: On campus, with flexibility for editing/remote work
- Duration: 8 hours a week for 7 months
- Workload focus: Producing timely, trend-led content, especially during peak periods such as exam seasons
Duties and responsibilities
- Create trend-led content to promote library collections and resources on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
- Review and refresh webpages to make them more accessible, engaging, and student-friendly.
- Collaborate with the Communications Officer on campaign briefs while bringing your own creative ideas to the table.
- Leverage your student voice to make Library communications relatable and authentic.
Skills and experience
- Proven experience creating engaging content for social media (TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar).
- An understanding of what makes content resonate with students.
- A good eye for design, trends, and storytelling.
- Confidence working independently and meeting deadlines.
- Enthusiasm for making Library collections more visible and accessible.
Location
Hybrid
Benefits
- What’s in it for you Gain hands-on experience in digital communications, marketing, and content creation.
- Great for your CV and portfolio.
- Play a key role in shaping the Library’s online presence and making resources more accessible for students.
- Work flexibly around your studies.
- Be part of a team that values creativity, authenticity, and innovation.
Why this role matters: This role puts a student voice at the heart of Library communications, ensuring campaigns feel fresh, relevant, and engaging. You’ll help us promote resources more effectively, reach more students, and support strategic priorities for 2025/26, all while developing valuable professional skills.
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