Are you an enthusiastic Kent student with a flair for creating engaging social media content? Do you have an eye for the latest trends on TikTok and Instagram? Are you confident on camera, a skilled writer, or a talented photographer?

If so, we’re looking for a range of Student Content Creators just like you to help bring the student experience at Kent to life.

As a Student Content Creator, you’ll work across our digital channels to produce a wide range of content from Instagram reels and trending TikToks to vlogs, blogs and everything in between.

If video isn’t your thing but you are a talented writer, photographer or presenter or you want to support our film and photography unit, please still apply. We are looking for a range of content creation skills to join the team!

This is a great opportunity for a student interested in a career in Social Media as well as Marketing, Advertising, Communications and PR.

The job:

In this dynamic role, you will represent the University across our social media accounts including Instagram and TikTok, plus our official website.

You’ll spend most of your time crafting compelling content, building our online community and enhancing the University’s visibility online.

The Social Content Creator will:

• Studying at the University of Kent during the 2025-26 academic year
• Be active across the University community, researching and producing high quality content for the University website and social media.
• Create interesting, timely and engaging social media content on a regular basis.
• Be a visible presence at events and on campus – promoting events, posting live, taking pictures and video, interacting with students and presenting on camera when required.
• Support the University with student and general online communications, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Present on camera and interview students to help promote University services, support and values.
• Help create content for blogs, the website and email.
• Work across a wide range of content themes, areas include: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI); sustainability; support; wellbeing; faith and belonging; employability; sport; music and Medway campus life.

Skills and attributes:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about the University and content creation. (essential)
• Excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as well as within a team. (essential)
• Expertise in all main social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc). (desirable)
• Good understanding of social media fundamentals, effect on customer experience and brand perception. (desirable)
• Good presentation skills and happy talking to camera. (desirable)
• Outgoing and prepared to professionally interact with others on behalf of the University. (essential)
• Reliable, motivated and creative. (essential)
• Some proven experience in photography, videography and/or blogging. Including editing (Capcut, VN and on platform). (essential)
• Well organised and able to multitask. (essential)

Note: in addition to content creator roles for overarching University areas, there are also additional opportunities for specialised content creators for certain subjects and international countries. We encourage applications for the following areas:

• Subject areas – Computing, Law, Architecture, Business, Psychology, Biosciences
• Countries – China, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria, Malaysia, Turkey, USA/Canada

Hours: 4-8 hours a week during term time.

Salary: £13.68 per hour

Contract: Start on 1 September 2025 and finish on 19 June 2026, with a one-month probationary period.

How to apply:

Applications are open from 31 March until 11 May 2025, with interviews taking place week commencing 19 May 2025.

To apply, please send a short ‘Day in the life’ video (60 secs max), reel or TikTok. Sharing what your typical day at Kent looks like, to give us an idea of what you study, your interests and any extracurricular activities. If video isn’t your thing, you can submit your photography of the campus or write a student advice blog as your application instead.

Applications can be sent via WeTransfer to communications@kent.ac.uk