Do you live and breathe social media?
Do you live and breathe social media? Working with Imperial's world-class Communications team might be perfect for you...
We’re forming a team of students representing our Faculties, student groups and campuses to make content that gets trending – fast, and we want to hear from you!
Our previous content creators have covered amazing Imperial events, activities and stories and enjoyed front row seats to some of the best experiences Imperial has to offer, all in the name of social media.
In return, we’ll give you professional training on content creation and communications, and you’ll get experience working alongside expert videographers, photographers and social media managers.
Here are some examples of recent content made by our student content creators you can check out:
Unlocking the mysteries of black holes
Trying sustainable foods at our Bezos Centre
Come with us inside Queen’s Tower!
We’re looking for students who can seek out a story and share it with our growing audiences – with 230,000 followers and counting on Instagram, and 30,000 more on TikTok.
Whether you want to be on camera or behind the scenes, you’ll be working as a diverse team of creators on a fascinating range of topics, from social media trends to world-leading academic research.
We’re looking for someone who
- Has a passion for social media and understanding trends, memes and online culture
- Has experience filming and editing short form video for Instagram, TikTok or similar – even if it is just for your own personal page
- Is happy to get in front of the camera and present...
- ....or prefers to work behind the scenes and develop their videography and photography skills - we're looking for both!
- Feels comfortable interviewing everyone, from peers to professors!
- Is involved in different parts of the Imperial student experience and is excited about sharing it – if you are part of a club or society, completing a placement, on a year in industry, or working behind the bar, we want to showcase your stories!
- Wants to get some experience under their belt working for a professional communications and marketing team in a world-class university
You'd be creating content that
- Encapsulates the experience of student life, living in London, and the weird and wonderful idiosyncrasies of being an Imperial student.
- Showcases events happening across our campuses and promotes positive community spirit.
- Highlights our world-leading science research by visiting our labs and interviewing researchers.
- Contributes to our university-wide campaigns like Welcome Week, Graduation, Sustainability Fortnight, Women at Imperial Week as well as holidays, celebrations and more!
- Highlights the amazing work Imperial is doing to enhance the student experience, sustainability, and our international networks and communities.
Logistics
- Deadline to apply: 30 Sept at 23:59
- Interview dates: 6 and 7 Oct
- Mandatory training: 14 Oct
- Contract: for the 2026-27 academic year
- Hours: Around 5 hours per week
- Salary: £17.89 an hour
Availability and logistics:
Content creation is sometimes at a fixed time (eg Graduation), and sometimes flexible (come with me to my lecture).
You will need to be able to attend an online meeting every other Wednesday at 12.30pm.
There will also be training and development sessions you should attend.
We are able to provide audio recording equipment, but you are expected to supply your own video recording device, which can be your own smartphone.
How to apply
Let us know why you'd be perfect for this role via our application form below.
We want to see a piece of content you've filmed and edited.
If you have any technical issues, or other questions, email the team on socialmedia@imperial.ac.uk.
Good luck!