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Social Media Intern

Details


1107039


Heriot-Watt University


09/02/2026


3 Months


Roughly 3.5 to 7 hours per week (based on manager needs)


Smart Casual

Pay


£14.63


£1.77

Description

Role

Working under the Communications Manager, the post holder will create and produce a range of dynamic content, both written and visual, in order to build engagement with a variety of audiences across The National Robotarium's social media channels.

Please refer to the additional information section for specific application instructions. 

Duties and responsibilities

The primary focus of the role is to assist in creating written and visual content to be used across The National Robotarium's web, digital and social media platforms. There will be a particular focus on building followers on Instagram and TikTok.

Duties will include: 

  • Producing engaging written and visual content for digital channels
  • Acting as brand champion for The National Robotarium

Skills and experience

  • Strong written and communication skills 
  • Ability to work with marcomms professionals and manage workload
  • Basic understanding of social media channels 

Location
Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh

Additional information

This role is for current Heriot-Watt Students only. Please submit a relevant CV as well as a cover letter which clearly states your suitability and availability for this role. The closing date for this role is January 28th at midnight. Be aware, this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date.

Within your cover letter, please provide 2-3 examples of social media content from Instagram and/or Tik Tok that you feel effectively promotes science, tech or robotics to different audiences. Please include each example as a link to the content alongside a short sentence explaining why you felt the content was effective.

The start date for this role is expected to be early February. 
 
For advice on CVs, cover letters and job applications, Heriot-Watt students can visit the Careers Service. 
 
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please email unitemps@hw.ac.uk.

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