Digital Content Creator

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Digital Content Creator for the Manchester Psych Fest internship. The role offers the chance to create engaging digital content related to a vibrant music and arts festival. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and a passion for music and arts. Adobe After Effects and animation skills are desirable, but a keen interest and attention to detail are essential. This flexible internship allows you to manage your own schedule, making it suitable for students.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in the festival and music and art in general.
• High organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to act professionally and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work on digital content related to Manchester Psych Fest.
• Bring art to life through animation and video.
• Manage tasks with time constraints while balancing other commitments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Interest in music and arts

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Animation software

Job description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students; to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. Job Title: Manchester Psych Fest Digital Content Creator. Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Essential requirements:

• A keen interest in the festival and music and art in general
• High organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Always act in a professional manner and have awareness of confidentiality and sensitive issues which may arise.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Adobe After Effects skills.
• Animation skills. Bringing our art to life.
• Experience in physical or digital installation build.

This internship provides the opportunity to work on one of the leading and most creative inner‑city music festivals in the UK and a true staple in the festival calendar. You'll be sure to build your contacts, experience and knowledge of the music industry with this role.

Manchester Psych Fest is 100% independent and hosts 60+ live acts, DJs, Art, Food and films across the city. This is a community‑driven event with a high thirst for gender equality. The role is completely flexible and can work around your schedule, including studies and/or other job(s) you may have. There will be some tasks that have time constraints but in the main, it's all very manageable. The role is completely focused on motion/ video/animation – ‘bringing our assets to life’ whilst implementing your own style/stamp on our branding. Please note, we may ask one successful candidate to work on our sister festival Edinburgh Psych Fest (work can be done remotely from home/university).

Manchester Psych Fest is a multi‑venue music & arts festival taking place in Manchester on Saturday 5th Sep 2026. The festival aims to bring together the strange, the far‑out and the open‑minded giving bands and musicians the opportunity to perform in a number of venues across Manchester city centre including Manchester Academy, Albert Hall, O2 Ritz, Projects Skate Park, Gorilla, YES, and The Deaf Institute.