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Social Media Ambassador

University of Southampton · Corporate Communications

Pay
£12.71
per hour
Location
Highfield Campus
Southampton
Closes
5 November 2026
11:59pm UK time

Make student life your story.

Create social-first content for the University of Southampton. Capture real student life, try new ideas and build a portfolio alongside your studies.

Flexible, ad-hoc work

Designed to fit around your studies

Paid induction

Support from the Social Media team

Key details

Reference
U3534926CD · 2860-26
Work pattern
Flexible, ad-hoc; weekly hours not stated
Application
Online form and 30–45 second, 9:16 video are both required
How to apply

What you’ll do

  1. Create social-first content

    Film and edit stories for Instagram, TikTok and other channels.

  2. Capture the real experience

    Cover events, student-led stories and Instagram takeovers.

  3. Bring your own ideas

    Collaborate with social media and faculty teams to develop them.

A good fit if you…

Enjoy social media, can film and edit, and know how to tell a clear story. Be creative, reliable and organised. You don’t need to be a professional creator.

How to apply

Two steps to apply

  1. Complete the online application

    Apply through the university’s recruitment website.

  2. Send a short social video

    Create a 30–45 second vertical video (9:16) about student life at Southampton. Include your name in the filename.

Send via SafeSend or WeTransfer to

socialmedia@soton.ac.uk

Both steps are required by 11:59pm UK time on 5 November.

Interviews: 23 or 26 November, with a short creative task.

Apply on university website