Student Communications Assistant

Opportunity Overview

We’re looking for a current University of Salford student to fill the Communications Assistant role. This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic and proactive students to build up a portfolio of work across a range of media which will be shared with a variety of audiences.

The post is for 9 months for 15 hours per week. The hours will be split between set times and days although some flexibility around availability will be required.

Your work could include writing stories for our intranet, producing social media content, handling enquires from media, conducting interviews, recording podcasts and creating engaging video content.

You’ll need to understand the interests and needs of a variety of different audiences and be comfortable tailoring content to appeal to relevant audiences.

You’ll be familiar with all the main social platforms and have a good grasp of what makes for engaging, stand-out content.

We’re looking for people who have a way with words, great attention to detail, and an ability to work with people at all levels. Experience in photo, video editing and podcasting would also be beneficial but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• 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

About the Department

The Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and External Relations is responsible for the core range of activities that promote and engage with the University’s external environment and stakeholders. The Directorate is the brand guardian with a remit that covers student recruitment and admissions (both home and international), corporate and academic school specific marketing, corporate events and alumni & development. The Directorate is responsible for the strategic planning and operational delivery of key activities that support the University’s ambitions for growth, diversity, increased profile and greater engagement with our friends to support that ambition both in kind and through philanthropic support.

What's in it for you?

• 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.

Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.

Job Description

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.