University of Leicester Student Content Creator 2026/27 (ID:13667)

Reference
1116659

Branch
University of Leicester

Start date
06/10/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
Flexible - See Advert

Dress code
Casual

Rate of pay
£12.71

Holiday rate
£1.53

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.

Examples

Here are just a few examples of the pieces of content our current content creators have produced;

What’s in my bag – University edition  

How I wind down after studying  

Experience Leicester’s Diwali celebrations 

UCAS deadline

Digital open evening

DITL of a Leicester Student

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

• 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

Additional information

How to apply 

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter telling us why you want to join the scheme.
• Your CV, including any links to your relevant social media channels.
• A short video task showcasing your content creation skills; 

Your task: Create a 30–60 second video encouraging a prospective student to choose the University of Leicester.

Think about what would make Leicester stand out to someone who is considering where to study. You could showcase student life, the campus, the city, opportunities available to students or something else that you think would capture their attention.

We’re looking for a video that feels authentic, engaging and student-led, rather than overly polished or corporate.

Consider:

• How you would grab someone's attention in the first few seconds
• Who your target audience is
• What message you want them to take away
• How you would use filming, editing, text, music or voiceover to bring your idea to life

You can film and edit the video using your phone and any editing software or app you’re comfortable with.

The aim is to see your creativity, personality and ability to create content that would engage prospective students.

Please send completed videos to Dalvir Kaur Rai (dkr14@leicester.ac.uk).

Successful applicants will be invited to a Teams interview.

If you have any questions, get in touch with Dalvir Kaur Rai (dkr14@leicester.ac.uk).

Application deadline

Full applications, including the CV and Cover Letter submitted via Unitemps, and the completed task emailed to Dalvir Kaur Rai (dkr14@leicester.ac.uk) must be received by 23:59 on Monday 2nd November.

Please note

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.

Careers Service Support

If you are looking for further support with your application including how to write a CV or Cover Letter, please take a look at the resources here on the UOL Careers & Employability Service webpage. You also have access to CareerSet which provides an instant CV review and guidance on tailoring your application. If you need any more help you can come along to a daily careers drop-in, find us in the Career Hub (David Wilson Library) – no appointment needed!

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