Student Content Creators
Do you have experience in creating video based social media content and an interest in supporting other students throughout their university journey?
We recruit annually for our University of Leeds student content creator network so that we can create high-quality, student-led social media content that showcases authentic student experiences on our TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels.
As a student content creator, your content will play an important role in helping to support students throughout their university journey.
This opportunity will provide you with hands-on real-world work experience as you will work collaboratively, contribute to campaigns and create enriching student-led content that will feature on the University of Leeds’ social media channels.
You will join a talented, inclusive, and supportive team that values authenticity – so you can bring your true self to the role!
About the role
This role is varied and flexible – allowing you to prioritise your studies while earning money for documenting your university experience.
It may involve tasks such as creating Day in the Life TikToks, sharing advice and your own experience on YouTube and presenting voxpop videos.
The role will evolve to suit your individual strengths and different content opportunities may arise due to audience interest and channel trends.
By becoming a part of our student content creator network, you will have the opportunity to:
- contribute your own content ideas and insights too to help shape our channels
- grow your skill set and your portfolio
- have some training and networking opportunities that will strengthen your employability skills
- connect with and meet other students as part of a collaborative team.
What you will be involved with
- Short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube shorts.
- Vlog content for YouTube.
- Attending on and off-campus events for coverage.
- Presenting on camera.
- Contributing your own content ideas and student insight on our channels.
Working hours
The role’s hours will often be flexible to fit into your schedule. Occasional weekend or evening work may be requested to attend on-campus events and to capture content for social media.
Eligibility
All undergraduate University of Leeds students are eligible to apply.
Skills you will need
It is important for you to feel comfortable to share your university story as it is these experiences that will resonate with other students.
You will be able to:
- create impactful social media content
- be comfortable speaking in front of the camera
- show an interest in social media communications and keep up with current trends.
Previous content creation experience and confidence using social media apps and editing apps is also preferable.
Equipment you will need
You must have:
- Access to a mobile phone with internet connection, a working camera and enough phone storage to complete filming tasks.
- The required social media apps downloaded.
- The facility to record videos on your mobile phone.
How you will be paid
This opportunity will be paid based on what you produce at an hourly rate of £12.71. You will work closely with the Social Media team to produce planned and proactive social media video content for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
There will be a mix of content creation based on trends as well as meaningful storytelling that shares what it is to be a student at the University of Leeds.
Content tasks will be listed and agreed, delivered, then you will get paid through Joblink based on the number of hours it has taken.
You will be paid for all of the work you do, including time spent on filming, editing and also any training and workshops you take part in.
Which content gets created and posted will be at the discretion of the central Social Media team.
How and when to apply
Recruitment for 2026 is now closed. We will be recruiting again for new Student Content Creators in September 2027.
Starting work
Successful candidates will become a part of the Social Media team. You will be invited to monthly team meetings, a Microsoft Teams space and you will receive regular emails with updates from us too.
You will also be invited to networking, training and ideation workshop sessions.
In the Teams channel, you will have access to resources and guidance documents which you can refer to and look back on after you have completed the training.
Training
To boost your skills and knowledge and to outline our expectations clearly, you will complete mandatory training at the beginning and throughout your position.
These will upskill you in:
- Impactful student led TikTok and Instagram content creation
- editing skills
- visual branding
- reputation management
- accessibility on social media.