Student Content Assistant

 

Salary: £12.71

Hours: Part Time

Reporting to: Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator

 

About the Students’ Union

 

Edge Hill Students’ Union works with students to make their University experience all they want it to be.

Whatever a students needs, situation or background; we empower them through partnership.

We deliver events, empower societies, and support individuals with whatever they need to have a great experience whilst fulfilling their ambitions.

We bring creativity, innovation and freedom to the student community, and work with Edge Hill to bring about our shared goal of enabling every student to be the best version of themselves.

 

Why Work for Edge Hill Students’ Union?

 

We are a diverse team of staff and students, working together to create positive change for the student community at EHU.
Our team includes both full-time and part-time staff, as well as student representatives who bring their lived experiences to the table. Together, we collaborate to ensure that students' voices are heard, their needs are met, and their university experience is the best it can be.

 

 

About You

You're highly organised with a strong creative skillset and passion for visual storytelling. 

You are confident and outgoing with excellent communication skills. This means you can work collaboratively on creative projects and are comfortable speaking to students on and off camera. 

You have strong knowledge of current social media trends and can adapt them into content that is relevant and engaging for students. 

Above all, you're passionate about creating inclusive and uplifting content that encourages students to get involved with their Students’ Union. 

 

About the Role

As a Content Assistant, you’ll help create engaging and authentic social media content that captures student life, Students’ Union events and key campaigns to enhance Edge Hill Students’ Union’s online presence. 

You’ll assist in documenting major events through photography and short-form video; acting as the creative voice telling our Union’s story and encouraging your fellow students to engage with their SU. 

As part of your role, you’ll work closely with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to ensure our social media content is inclusive and representative of the student body whilst also aligning with our brand guidelines. 

 

Content & Digital Media 

• Film quality video content and take photo assets during major SU events (e.g. elections, club nights, pop-ups, society fundraisers). 

• Research, plan, film and edit short-form video content (TikToks and Instagram Reels) aligned with current social trends and Union brand guidelines. 

• Be willing and comfortable to appear on camera and engage with students to help create authentic content (vox pops, street interviews etc...) 

• Work with our team of student representatives to platform them as community leaders and promote their respective campaigns. 

• Assist in writing catchy, student friendly captions that align with our tone of voice. 

• Work with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to brainstorm engaging and innovative campaign concepts that increase student awareness of SU events and services. 

General

• Maintain brand consistency, inclusivity and appropriateness across all created content. 

• Be flexible and willing to work occasional weekend or evening shifts to help document major events. 

• Maintain health & safety protocols at all times, especially while filming and using digital equipment on site. 

• Undertake additional creative tasks that may, from time to time, be reasonably requested. 

Application Process

Please note that in the application we'd like to see you demonstrate your skills in the form of a short video, ideally, this video will have some connection to university life/student experience. Upload your video to a social media platform (YouTube/TikTok/Instagram) and add the link to the end of your supporting statement. For more information about the application process, please see the Job pack. 

 

Responsibilities of all EHSU Employees

• To comply with all Health and Safety legislation, undertaking relevant training as required.
• To remain up to date with the Union’s policies and procedures, completing relevant training as required.
• To comply with GDPR legislation and always adhere to the Union’s data and privacy policy.
• To undertake relevant professional development training.
• To work proactively towards achieving the Union’s strategic aims.
• To occasionally work weekends and evenings, according to organisational needs.

This list is not exhaustive and other duties commensurate with the role may be assigned at the discretion of the Senior Management Team.

 

Close date for applications: 8th October 23.59 2026

Interview Date: TBC

To view the Job Pack: click here
To view the full Job Description & Person Specification: click here