University Social Media Coordinator: Create & Grow Channels

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston University is seeking a Social Media Co-ordinator to join the Digital Content and Experiences team. You will plan, create and schedule content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and Facebook, helping to deliver the university's social media strategy and reach audiences.

You will work with Student Content Creators, promote university activities, respond to online communities, and report on channel performance. DBS checks apply to this role.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering digital marketing activity for an organisation.
• Portfolio of work created alongside a degree or as independent content creator.
• Experience with social media scheduling and monitoring tools such as Iconosquare, Orlo or Hootsuite.
• Strong written English and proofreading skills; familiarity with design/video tools such as Photoshop, Adobe Express, Canva, Premiere Pro or CapCut.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends during major university events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and schedule content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and Facebook.
• Brief and collaborate with Student Content Creators and promote university activities.
• Respond to online communities as a customer service point and report on channel performance.
• Support the university's digital footprint across campaigns and moments in the year.

Skills

Content creation

Social media strategy

Video editing

Photography

Customer service

Education

Portfolio of work or degree

Tools

Iconosquare

Orlo

Hootsuite

Photoshop

Adobe Express

Canva

Premiere Pro

CapCut

Job description

Aston University is seeking a Social Media Co-ordinator to join the Digital Content and Experiences team. You will plan, create and schedule content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and Facebook, helping to deliver the university's social media strategy and reach audiences.

You will work with Student Content Creators, promote university activities, respond to online communities, and report on channel performance. DBS checks apply to this role.