Social Media Content Creator

Do you love all things social media and have a passion for creating great content? Do you love your life at Salford and want to share your experience with others? Do you want to gain valuable experience working in a professional marketing department? If so, then we want to hear from you.

Please note this role is for current University of Salford Students only.

Previous applicants need not apply.

In the department of Marketing, Recruitment and External Relations, we are focused on making sure everyone knows what a fantastic place the University of Salford is to study, and we’re constantly looking for new ways to share our stories with potential students.

In the Social Media Team we do this by creating Instagram Reels, TikTok content, trending formats, as well as writing blogs and answering questions online. We also love to explore and try new, unique creative formats that sets us apart from other university Social Media channels, so we’d love students who aren’t afraid to try new things to join us!

What makes Salford strong is our diversity, so don’t worry if you don’t feel like you fit the “typical” student image. We actively welcome applications from everyone whatever their situation, including mature students, commuter students, postgraduate students, or students with families.

If you have skills in video editing, design or photography then that’s great, but we’re not expecting you to know everything- even if you’ve used CapCut to create a few TikToks for your own page, that’s enough for us! What’s more important is your enthusiasm in storytelling, your willingness to push yourself out of your comfort zone to try new things and drive to create content of the highest standard.

As everything that you do will be shared on the university’s official social media accounts, your attention to detail, spelling and grammar, and customer service skills must be outstanding. You’ll be working in a team of other students and must be able to commit to regular days each week in the Marketing office.

You’ll also be out and about talking to other students and academics and attending events, so some flexibility with working hours is required. To get a flavour of what we get up to, take a look at our social accounts @salforduni and Made in Salford blog at https://blogs.salford.ac.uk/made-in-salford/. Interested? Apply now, or email social-media@salford.ac.uk if you have any questions.

If you are shortlisted for this role you will be asked to provide examples of your previous social media content.

Please note this opportunity may close early depending on application volumes.

What’s in it for you

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional days.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

Job Description

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.