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Placement Student (Marketing & Communications)

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Newcastle University

7d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Marketing
    Design
  • Newcastle
  • 20d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a team player with strong communication skills, social media savvy, good copywriting, design software experience, attention to detail, and must be a penultimate-year Newcastle student.
  • You will support marketing efforts, create content for social media and newsletters, design graphics, manage Instagram, report on stats, assist with events, and conduct market research.

Requirements

  • Strong team player, with ability to work alone when necessary
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills e.g. proposals, reports and presentations
  • Able to deal with a variety of people in a professional manner
  • Use of office IT systems including Word and PowerPoint, databases and web/internet
  • Excellent understanding of social media, in particular, Instagram
  • Good copywriting skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent time management and ability to use initiative where appropriate
  • Experience with design software, in particular, Adobe InDesign and Canva
  • Must have a ‘creative flare’
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Social media savvy, comfortable in front of and behind the camera
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Works collaboratively with others, plays a positive role in teams and establishes and grows relationships across the organisation where different skills, expertise and opinions are valued
  • Manages time and resources by prioritising and organising effectively
  • You must have recently completed the penultimate year of your undergraduate degree at Newcastle University, in any subject discipline, by the placement start date of August/September 2025 to be eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Work within the Marketing & Comms team to provide marketing support to all teams including the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy, the Careers Service and the Student Life team
  • Generate new content for social media, blogs, newsletters, and the Student Noticeboard
  • Design and create visual graphics in line with brand guidelines using Adobe Creative Suite software & Canva (for social media, print materials, merchandise etc)
  • Management of Instagram accounts including community management and keeping up-to-date with new social media trends
  • Plan and create engaging social media content for Instagram (in particular, Instagram stories and Reels)
  • Lead on the reporting of monthly social media statistics
  • Support the planning, promotion and delivery of regular events across the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy, the Careers Service and the Student Life team
  • Contribute new ideas, driven by user demand, for student-facing activities
  • Conduct independent market research projects
  • Undertake general tasks and duties as directed by your line manager

FAQs

What is the salary for this placement position?

The salary for this placement position is £24,344 per annum.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 04 April 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for this placement?

To be eligible for this role, you must have recently completed the penultimate year of your undergraduate degree at Newcastle University, in any subject discipline, by the placement start date of August/September 2025.

What type of experience will I gain during this placement?

During this placement, you will gain experience in content creation, social media management, design, video editing, analytics, market research, and more.

When will interviews be conducted for this position?

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 28th April 2028.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include providing marketing support, generating content for social media and newsletters, managing Instagram accounts, and supporting the planning and promotion of events.

Is there a specific software knowledge required for this role?

Yes, experience with design software, particularly Adobe InDesign and Canva, is required for this role.

What type of working environment can I expect?

You can expect a vibrant and busy working environment as part of a dynamic marketing and communications team.

Are there any particular attributes sought after in candidates?

Yes, we are looking for candidates with a creative flair, excellent attention to detail, flexibility, and strong collaboration skills.

How does Newcastle University promote diversity and inclusion?

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive university that actively recruits, supports, and retains colleagues from all sectors of society, valuing diversity and celebrating the contributions of all employees and the communities they represent.

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Newcastle University is a Russell Group university in the North East of England with a thriving international community of some 27,750 students from over 130 countries worldwide. As a member of the Russell Group of research intensive universities we have a world-class reputation for research excellence in the fields of medicine, science and engineering, social sciences and the humanities. Our academics are sharply focused on responding to the major challenges facing society today. Our research and teaching are world-leading in areas as diverse as health, culture, technology and the environment. We are committed to providing our students with excellent, research-led teaching delivered by dedicated and passionate teachers. Newcastle is among the top 20 universities in the country for our employment rate with 95% of our graduates going on to employment or further study, more than three quarters in graduate-level jobs. We are also one of the top 20 universities targeted by graduate employers in the UK.