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Design and Marketing Team

Listed by University of St Andrews Students' Association

Applying

Complete an application form and email them to [email protected], or post to Students' Association, St Mary's Place, St Andrews, KY16 9UZ.

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Design and Marketing Team

About the roles:
We’re looking for creative and motivated students to help showcase student activities, 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 operation.

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

Approx 5 – 10 hrs per week. Peak times during Freshers’ Week 

 

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