Graduate Intern Web Content Editor - SalfordOpportunity Overview The Journalism team at the University of Salford is looking for an inspiring Web Content Editor Intern to act as the editor of Salford Now, our public-facing news website and social channels, in 2025/26.This follows a successful year for Salford Now, during which it has reached record audiences and begun a weekly newsletter with long-form original journalism about Salford.Having graduated from Salford in the past 12 months, or be about to, this is a great opportunity for a newly-qualified journalist to begin a professional journalism career - and put that journalism training into practice.The successful candidate will be joining our team of industry professionals in delivering a fresh and stimulating learning experience to the journalists of tomorrow.Applicants must either have graduated from the University of Salford in the past 12 months, or be about to graduate.Applicants must also have an undergraduate or postgraduate journalism qualification or be about to complete one. Key Responsibilities Act as the editor and main journalist for Salford NowWork with staff and students on the Salford Now website, social channels and newsletter, on newsdays and periods in betweenUse your initiative and expertise to generate original journalism content about Salford, across a range of formatsHelp promote the Journalism subject area, including taking part in open/applicant visit daysAbout the School or About the Department Journalism at Salford runs exciting practice-based programmes in journalism, public relations and digital communications, that fuse practice and theory to produce engaged and motivated students and graduates. This has been recently demonstrated with consistent wins at local and national student journalism competitions. We\\\'re proud to be part of the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, a leading centre for practice-based education in the creative disciplines.What\\\'s in it for you? Competitive salaryAn impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balanceProfessional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potentialOur community - there\\\'s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students\\\' livesOur MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discountsWellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym membershipsGreater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hotspot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestylesJob Description