Student Communications Assistant

Salford, UK (Hybrid)

£26K/yr – £26K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the Communications Manager by drafting engaging copy for our staff intranet channel and News section of the University website
  • Help to develop and promote our communications channels and ensure that they are successfully engaging with target audiences
  • Contribute to the Communications planning calendar by identifying opportunities to reach audiences through student and alumni success stories, school activities and events and other stories that may resonate with colleagues internally or align to an external news agenda
  • Create and edit engaging multimedia content like video, podcasts and shortform videos for Instagram and TikTok

Requirements

  • current University of Salford student
  • understand the interests and needs of a variety of different audiences and tailor content accordingly
  • familiar with all the main social platforms and have a good grasp of what makes for engaging, stand-out content
  • way with words, great attention to detail, and an ability to work with people at all levels

Preferred

  • Experience in photo, video editing and podcasting would also be beneficial but is not essential.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
  • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
  • Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
  • Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
  • Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
  • A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you.
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