Design and Marketing Team

Design and Marketing Team

About the roles:
We’re looking for creative and motivated students to help showcase the student voice, activities and achievements, promote events, and strengthen our student engagement. These are exciting opportunities to gain hands-on experience in digital media, marketing, and communications.

Rate of pay: 

Current rate of pay is £12.21 per hr.

Equipment requirements:

You are required to supply your own equipment and use your own programmes where possible.

Shifts and availability:

The roles involve a combination of days, evenings and weekend working. Shifts will vary week to week according to the needs of the department.

We aim to have a bank of a few staff to pick up shifts as and when required.

Hours variable. Peak times during Freshers’ Week and Elections. 

Timeline:

Closing date for applications: 5pm on the 22^nd of May, you’ll be notified if you’re success for interview on the 23rd May. Interviews (which will consist of an in-person or a teams presentation of your work lasting 5/10 minutes and a few questions about your presentation and the role) will take place 27^th and 28^th May.

Please note: We may close applications early and bring interviews forward if we receive a high volume of strong applications.

Start date:

Most of these positions will start after summer break but if you do have availability before then there are a couple of jobs we’d love to get started on.

Roles:

Content Creator:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and schedule engaging content (photos, videos, stories, posts) for social media channels
• Cover Union events and initiatives through live content and recaps
• Coordinate with the marketing team to collaborate with student groups to highlight activities and share stories
• Assist with graphic design, captions, and basic video editing
• Monitor trends and engagement to recommend new content ideas

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Experience with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Canva
• A creative mindset with an eye for visual storytelling
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work evenings or weekends during events
• Photography or video editing skills a plus

Photographer:

Responsibilities:

• Photograph Union events, student activities, and general Union activities
• Edit and organise images for use on social media, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Coordinate with the marketing team to fulfil photography needs for campaigns
• Maintain an organised archive of photos
• Uphold privacy and consent standards for all photography

Requirements:

• Access to a DSLR preferred
• Basic photo editing skills (Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar)
• Strong eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling
• Ability to work evenings or weekends during events
• Good communication and time management skills

Videographer:

Responsibilities:

• Film Union events, interviews, and student-led activities
• Edit short-form videos for social media, websites, and promotional use
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop video concepts and storyboards
• Ensure high-quality video and audio standards
• Manage and organise video files for future use

Requirements:

• Access to video recording equipment (DSLR, mirrorless, or phone with stabiliser) preferred
• Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut)
• A strong sense of visual storytelling, pacing, and audience engagement
• Ability to meet deadlines and work some evenings or weekends during events
• Reliable, organised, and a team player

Graphic Designer:

Responsibilities:

• Design promotional materials such as posters, flyers, social media graphics, and digital signage primarily for the Student Engagement Team
• Collaborate with the marketing teams on branding and campaign assets
• Ensure consistency with the Unions visual guidelines
• Revise designs based on feedback and meet project deadlines
• Organise and maintain design files and templates for team use

Requirements:

• Strong eye for layout, colour, and typography
• Proficiency and access to design tools such as Canva, Adobe , Indesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple projects and work independently
• Previous design experience (academic or personal) is a plus

The University of St Andrews Students’ Association is committed to promoting diversity and equality for all and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly aim to include perspectives from people with disabilities, from BAME backgrounds, and those with diverse sexualities or marginalised gender identities. 

The University of St Andrews Students Association is a registered charity, charity no: SCO19883.