Student Social Media & Communications Assistant

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Student Social Media Assistant in the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA). The role involves creating engaging social media content and attending events to capture material for online use.

You will work under the Communications Lead to showcase student life, research, and the department, helping to strengthen our digital presence and reach wider audiences. Applicants must be SGIA students with strong English and a proactive, trustworthy attitude.

Qualifications

• Very good English language skills required.
• Independent, proactive and trustworthy.
• Prior experience with content creation, photography, or visual/video production desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create content for social media and other channels.
• Attend departmental events to capture photos or short clips.
• Collaborate with Communications Lead to tell stories about student life and research.

Skills

Content creation

Photography

Video production

Education

SGIA student (Durham University)

Job description

Durham University is seeking a Student Social Media Assistant in the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA). The role involves creating engaging social media content and attending events to capture material for online use.

You will work under the Communications Lead to showcase student life, research, and the department, helping to strengthen our digital presence and reach wider audiences. Applicants must be SGIA students with strong English and a proactive, trustworthy attitude.