Social Media Executive

This post is full time, 35 hours per week and is fixed term until Spring 2026.

The University of Westminster is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Executive to join our Marketing team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our online presence, creating engaging content and driving brand awareness.

As a Social Media Executive, you will craft compelling organic and paid video content tailored for different platforms. Working closely with the Social Media Manager, you will enhance the University’s digital presence, support student recruitment efforts and contribute to the marketing strategy.

This role requires a hands-on approach, with an expectation to work reactively across different locations. You will attend on-campus events, produce content in real-world settings and film across London to capture the vibrant student experience and showcase the University’s activities. Your ability to bring stories to life through creative video content will be key to engaging our audiences effectively.

A key part of this role is supporting our Social Media Ambassador scheme, a student-led content initiative. You will support, brief and guide students in creating short-form videos that showcase their student life at Westminster, ensuring their content aligns with brand guidelines, follows trends and supports the social media strategy.

From producing eye-catching video content to monitoring social media trends, you will be instrumental in strengthening the University’s reputation online. You will also collaborate with teams across the University, ensuring our messaging is consistent, engaging and impactful.

We are looking for a creative individual with:

• Experience planning, creating and scheduling engaging social media content across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Facebook.
• Strong content creation skills, including social-first video production, using editing apps such as CapCut and Canva.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to produce and post social media content at live events or in a short turnaround.
• Understanding of social media campaigns and the ability to produce content for different audiences.
• Eagerness to work reactively and flexibly, attending events and capturing content across London.

To apply for this vacancy please click the 'Apply' button, above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through this link too.

Should you require a more informal discussion, please contact:

Milly Gilmore, Social Media Manager, via M.Gilmore@westminster.ac.uk.

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 27 February 2025

Interviews are likely to be held on: 11 March 2025

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk

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