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Post: Content Creator

Hours: This role will be offered on a Zero Hour contract working as and when required

Rate: £12.21 per hour 

Responsible to: Marketing & Communications Manager

Contract date: 21st April 2025 To 27th June 2025

Interviews: 11th April 2025 via Microsoft Teams

Role

This position is only open to students studying at the University of Brighton and will be responsible for assisting the Marketing & Communications team by supporting with administrative tasks throughout the academic year on a variety of projects.

BSU is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Marketing & Communications team with administrating BSU’s social media channels through creating content and scheduling

• Act as an advocate for our brand via the social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate

• Act as one of the faces of BSU, being upfront and present in content.

• Interviewing and participating in engaging content for socials.

• Bringing your ideas and passions to the forefront of your content.

• Keeping up to date with latest trends

• Create timely, relevant and engaging content for BSU channels & platforms, including blogs, email, website, social media, news and print publications

• Proof digital and print content to ensure outputs are to a high standard

• Provide support with research to ensure we are aware of new digital trends and reflect student needs

• Support the Marketing and Communications with website administrative tasks including (but not limited to) data entry, uploading news and events, and sending e-newsletters

• Be a proactive member of the team who participates in all activities

Communication

• Answering routine enquiries in person and online.

• Creating written and video content.

Decision Making

• Responsible for personal operational decisions on a daily basis.

Budget Management

• This role has no budgetary responsibility.

Staff Management

• This role has no staff management responsibility, but may assist the Manager with providing occasional basic supervision of student staff within the department.

General Duties

• Conduct yourself in a manner which adheres to the values of BSU at all times, displaying high standards of professionalism and service.

• Adhere to all BSU policies and procedures.

• Fully participate in your induction, personal and team development opportunities.

• Assist in key events and activities throughout the year eg open days, Freshers’ week and Elections as required, some of which might fall outside of usual working hours.

• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be expected given the qualifications and experience required for the role.

Location

The Students’ Union covers all University of Brighton sites. This role shall be primarily based at our Moulsecoomb Campus, with regular travel to other campus locations as required in the provision of the duties for the position.