Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Student Marketing and Communications Assistant

Listed by Greenwich Students' Union

7-10 hours per week, increased at busy periods

• Contribute to and maintain content on the Hub’s primary social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, Tik Tok).
• Create engaging video content for social channels, including planning, filming with students, and basic editing.
• Write content for the website, social media, and emails that showcases the student community and GSU activities.
• Monitor and respond to enquiries on primary accounts in a timely manner, passing on information to relevant staff.
• Work with the Medway team to ensure Hub website content is up to date.
• Ensure print collateral is displayed and distributed effectively.
• Use design and editing software – Canva, Capcut, and possibly Adobe.

• Attend appropriate training, events, conferences and meetings as required.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities compatible with the post, as required by the Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
• Adhere to the GSU Constitution, policies and procedures at all times, including the Equality and Diversity Statement and the Health and Safety and Sustainability Policies.
• Contribute to the positive image of GSU with students, the University, the local community and other relevant organisations.

EXPERIENCE

• Creating engaging content for social media, whether in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity.
• Writing for print or digital, e.g. blogging (desirable).

• Basic photography and videography skills using a mobile phone.
• Clear communication skills face to face, as well as on social media, email and the phone.
• Ability to identify and communicate appropriately to a range of audiences.
• IT skills at a level that supports innovative social media and digital content management.
• Reliable time management and organisational skills.
• Self‑motivated with the confidence to work alone but can also work co‑operatively and flexibly as part of a team.
• Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities.
• Basic design capabilities, including photography and video editing skills (desirable).

• Awareness of the role of Students’ Unions in a good student experience.
• Awareness of Greenwich Students’ Union activities and services (desirable).

• A self‑starter, able to work individually and as a member of a team.
• Enthusiastic about supporting others to create change and doing so within a dynamic organisation.
• Commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice and equal opportunities; an ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends during term time.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of GSU.

• Greenwich Reception:
• Avery Hill Activities Helpdesk:
• Medway Reception:
• Enquiries:

Greenwich Students' Union
Dreadnought building, 30 Park Row
Greenwich, SE10 9LS

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