Student Content Creator

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cardiff seeks creative Student Content Creators to produce engaging social media content and inspire prospective students. As a member of the Brand and Content Team, you’ll collaborate with others to showcase student life and contribute to various content projects. Ideal candidates are current or recent students with strong content creation skills and an understanding of student experiences.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Access to digital services and library

Award-winning sports and fitness facilities

Free family access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Cardiff Metropolitan University and student life.
• Experience producing creative social media video content.
• Empathy and understanding of prospective students' questions.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging social media content to attract prospective students.
• Collaborate with teams and other content creators.
• Attend events and act as a brand ambassador.

Skills

Social media content creation

Video editing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Current or recent student at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Tools

Video production equipment

Job description

Overview

The Cardiff Metropolitan University Brand and Content Team are looking for creative Student Content Creators to create engaging social media content. As one of our Student Content Creators you’ll create helpful, informative, and engaging video content to inspire students to study at the University.

Responsibilities

• Creating and contributing to social media content, to show prospective students what it is like to live in Cardiff, and study at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
• Pitching and taking on content ideas as directed by various teams within the Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment department.
• Contributing to the filming and editing of social media short form video content, both in front of and behind the camera.
• Collaborating with other Student Content Creators, as well as staff and students across the University, to create a variety of well informed and engaging content.
• Attending a variety of events on campus and externally to create content and showcase student life as a Cardiff Met brand ambassador.
• Staying up-to-date with social media channels and trends to help inform content planning.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll have a good knowledge of Cardiff Metropolitan University, and student life in the city of Cardiff. You’ll have experience of producing creative and engaging social media video content, with an active knowledge of the main social media platforms used by prospective students.

Alongside your Content Creator skills you’ll have an empathy and understanding of the questions prospective students might have when choosing, and coming to, a university, and able to act as a positive and responsible role model. You’ll be able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team and be able to contribute to collaborative projects where necessary.

Additionally you’ll have:

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, and an ability to work to schedules and deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to behave in a professional and respectful manner.
• Some experience using simple short form video content production equipment, such as tripods, microphones and ring lights (desirable).
• You will be a current or recent student of the university.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you\'ll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

Interviews for the role are planned to take place on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October 2025.

For more information about the role please contact the Brand and Content Team on [e-mail].

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.