Engineering Social Media Student Ambassador at Durham University

Durham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

12.6

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media, Content Creation, Filming, Video Editing, Graphic Design

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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. Further information about the University can be found here. SOCIAL MEDIA STUDENT AMBASSADOR If you love social media and enjoy creating engaging content, this is a unique opportunity: the Department of Engineering is looking for a motivated student ambassador to help run its social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and to plan, record, and publish short videos on YouTube and TikTok. Social Media Student Ambassador Role Overview: Work under guidance from departmental staff, and undertake appropriate training. 2-3 hours per week to maintain accounts, seek news stories, and create content. Skills in filming, video editing, and basic graphic/video content creation are desirable. Paid at £12.60 per hour. Application Instructions: This role is open to Engineering students only Please submit a brief application including: Name, year of study, and contact details Experience with social media accounts (preferably non-personal accounts) and content creation, including links to any accounts you manage or examples of content you have created Why you want the role and why you should be selected We encourage applications from students from underrepresented groups and aim to create an inclusive environment. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 25 January 2026. We plan to hold interviews in the week starting 2 February 2026. The interview will comprise a 5 minute presentation plus 15 minutes Q&A. Please note that contracts are for a minimum of one year, starting February 2026.

Responsibilities

The Social Media Student Ambassador will help run the Department of Engineering's social media accounts and create engaging content. This includes planning, recording, and publishing short videos on various platforms.