Interview dates
Interviews will be held online w/c 18th August and w/c 25th August
Purpose of the job
As a Communications Assistant, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the Students’ Union’s digital presence at UCL East. The UCL East team are hiring for two student staff to work together: One to capture and edit content (videography/photography), transforming these into reels and short-form videos. And one to manage our social media channels, create copy and poster designs. It is expected that our role-holders will have a basic level of skill in all aspects of both roles.
About the Union
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union leads an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students.
Our Vision
To be the best part of the UCL student experience.
Our Mission
We’re here to help students...
• Make more of their time at UCL.
• Get more of the support they need from our advice and welfare services.
• Be more connected with the university and other students as we represent and reflect their views.
• Experience more at university through our societies, activities, sports and events.
• Feel more at home in our excellent spaces.
Our Values
Student Driven, Inclusive, Inspiring, Fun and Bold.
Videography/Photography
• Capture high-quality, engaging content (videos and photographs) to enhance and reflect UCL East’s student experience.
• Film, edit and produce Instagram reels and other short-form video content.
• Attend and cover campus and off-campus events, activities and student spaces to capture authentic content.
• Collaborate with the other Communications Assistant to provide edited content for Instagram and other platforms.
• Contribute creative ideas for video content that highlights student life, events and the UCL East community.
• Monitor social media trends, especially short-form video, and incorporate them into our content creation and social media strategy.
Social Media and Communications
• Manage and contribute to the Students’ Union UCL East Instagram page.
• Create high-quality, engaging content (graphics, posts, stories and copy) to enhance and reflect UCL East’s student experience.
• Write engaging captions, copy and articles that reflect the UCL East student community.
• Work with the UCL East team to maintain a content calendar to plan and schedule posts in advance.
• Design marketing materials for events and campaigns using Canva or similar tools.
• Collaborate with the other Communications Assistant to use video and photo content effectively across Instagram.
• Monitor and respond to DMs, comments, tags and collaborations to support community engagement.
• Track Instagram insights and engagement to help inform content strategies.
• Stay up to date with trends on social media to keep content new, relevant and engaging.
Person Specification
Criteria Essential Desirable
You must be available for training prior to your first shift X
You must be a current UCL student as of September 2025 X
You are a student based at UCL East X
Hard-working with a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks X
Proficiency in using Instagram and awareness of trends X
Experience in writing engaging copy and captions X
Proficiency in creating graphics and visual content using Canva or similar tools X
Creative mindset with an eye for detail X
Ability to work to own initiative and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment X
Reliable and punctual X
Knowledge of UCL East, East London and surrounding areas X
Excellent written and verbal communication skills X
Fluent English speaker X
Video/photo editing capability, using Premiere Pro/Photoshop or similar (videography/photography role only) X
Experience in content creation, social media management or copywriting (Social Media and Communications role only) X
How to apply
Please complete the online application form. You will need to provide a personal statement where you should outline how you meet the full requirements of the job. Applications will be assessed on this basis. We also have guidance on writing applications available for you. Queries regarding the post can also be emailed to su.jobshop@ucl.ac.uk or you can call the JobShop team on 0207 679 2500
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