[Hiring] Student Content Creator @University of Birmingham

Role Description

The role will be within the Campus Services Marketing team where you will work alongside the Social Media and Content Officer, and Communications Officer. You will work from home and create content within your accommodation, or where else applicable.

As part of the Campus Services Marketing team, you’ll help create engaging, student‑focused content across our channels. You’ll have a particular interest in social media — especially Instagram and TikTok — and be confident producing both visual and written content. You’ll also bring fresh ideas, using your understanding of student needs and trends to shape creative, relevant content.

Main Duties

• Create, film, and edit engaging videos for the Student Living Instagram and TikTok channels.
• Support the development and delivery of multi‑channel communication campaigns for students living in University accommodation.
• Work collaboratively with the Campus Services Marketing Team (Social Media Marketing Officer & Communications Officer).
• Identify and propose creative communication opportunities, helping to bring new ideas to life.
• Write insightful Student Living blogs and newsletter features from your perspective as a student.
• Complete all written briefs to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Be proficient in both spoken and written English.
• Be enrolled in a University of Birmingham course for the duration of the role.
• Be a current resident within University of Birmingham or partner accommodation. Open to Undergraduates and Postgraduates.
• A clear and demonstrable understanding about the nature of the diverse student community at the University of Birmingham; showing an awareness of our student demographics and understanding of the requirements of the student community at the University of Birmingham.
• Positive attitude and approach to achieving results (finding and using relevant social trends and communication opportunities to improve results).
• Knowledge of emerging social media trends and experience in the production of a variety of content.
• Experience of using editing tools (e.g., Capcut).
• Experience of copywriting, proofreading and content editing.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, spoken, and written communication skills to deal effectively, confidently, and appropriately with students at all levels.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• An effective team player who can demonstrate that can work successfully as part of a team and self-direct workload and priorities.

Requirements

The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time for a maximum of 13 consecutive weeks. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g., PGT, PGR or PhD student), you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per week. In addition to this, please be aware if you are an international student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate authorised absence.

You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a current University of Birmingham student. If you are not a University of Birmingham student your application will not be considered.

To work you will need to carry out a right to work check. These checks will need to be completed prior to work commencing.

Application Information

Regarding the use of AI in applications, we review hundreds of applications and shortlist candidates based on their unique perspective, motivations and potential. Cover letters generated through, or edited by, AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or CoPilot) are easy to identify. They produce generic answers and will not score highly enough to progress. You may use AI tools for research, but all written content in your application must be your own work. Authenticity and originality are key to standing out in this process.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to contact all applicants individually. You can check the progress of your application by logging into the Worklink jobs portal using the same email address you used to apply. If you haven’t heard back within six weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.