Digital Content Creator

Overview

Please note, this opportunity is only available to Manchester Met 2025 graduates who will be based in the UK for the duration of this role. You must have graduated from an undergraduate course from Manchester Met in June 2025 to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from current or previous postgraduate students. Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

The main purpose of this role is to enhance the School's online presence by creating compelling content that promotes teaching, research, student experience and public engagement.

• Produce digital content including written materials, blog posts, social media content, and multimedia assets (e.g. images, short videos, podcasts).
• Translate academic research and activities into accessible and engaging formats for diverse audiences.
• Support the development of campaigns to promote programmes, events, and initiatives across the School of English.
• Manage and contribute to the School's social media channels (e.g. Instagram, Linked In).
• Monitor engagement and respond to queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify trends and opportunities to increase reach and audience interaction.
• Collaborate with academic staff and employability team to develop digital campaigns.
• Support recruitment, outreach, and student experience initiatives through targeted content.
• Contribute to live event coverage (e.g. open days, guest lectures, conferences).
• Provide reports and recommendations to improve future content and campaigns.

It is expected that the assessment centre will consist of networking with Hiring Managers to discuss their roles, and a group task.

The School of English - recently expanded to incorporate programmes in Languages, Information and Communications, and Performance, as well as Literature, Film and Media, and Creative Writing - is seeking a creative and motivated Digital Content Creator to support the development and delivery of engaging digital content across multiple platforms for the School of English. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for storytelling, combined with strong digital media skills.

This role is only open to those who graduated from a Manchester Met undergraduate course in June 2025 and are not currently studying, nor have previously studied, on a postgraduate course.

• Good written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
• Demonstrable experience creating digital content (e.g. portfolio, blog, social media work).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs.

• Experience using design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Basic video editing and/or audio production skills.
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive communication practices.