Durham University
CASUAL - Social Media and Communications Intern
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The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.
Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.
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The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is offering one Social Media/Communications Internship to our student community. The purpose of this role is to support the post holder in the development of their skills in social media/website management, while providing student to student social media content on department platforms. The post holder will work with department staff to develop engaging and creative content that is in line with University brand guidelines and that best represents our department's community.
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This is a role that will create external facing communications representing the department, therefore it is essential that the post holder understands and takes seriously their responsibility. They must create content in line with ethical guidelines and that positively promotes the department. This is a flexible position that is designed to be managed alongside studies. On average, we expect a commitment of 2-4 hours per week, but this is flexible across the internship in line with your studies. Weekly timecards will be agreed with the line manager. The internship is available until the end of the current academic year.
Role Responsibilities
Social Media/Communications Assistant
Under instruction and following appropriate training:
- Proactively seek news stories and engagement opportunities from relevant stakeholders
- Create content for various communication methods, consulting with colleagues before publishing/posting where necessary
- Develop and maintain communication tools, which may include the department’s social media accounts and internal and external webpages associated to the department
- Develop communication templates for use within the department, for example emails, webpages and social media posts
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Essential Criteria
- An interest in creating professional social media content that represents the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences student community.
- An understanding of the responsibility of creating external facing content
- Ability to engage and communicate with the student community
- Good skills in time management and ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
To be eligible for the role, you must be a current undergraduate student (level 2 or 3) within the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
To Apply
To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and 500 word covering letter stating your interest in the role, and how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria for the role.
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