Video Content Production Graduate Intern

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Department: Marketing, Student Recruitment & Admissions
Location: York
Salary: £22,214 to £23,144 per annum
Contract Duration: 30/05/2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024 at midnight
Interview Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Reference: 039-24

Full time fixed term

Location: York 

Salary: £22,214 to £23,144 per annum (plus supplement to bring you to £12.03 per hour living wage)

Introduction to York St John University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The team
The Marketing department is part of the wider Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions directorate. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate on the planning and delivery of our marketing activity with colleagues across the wider Marketing team, directorate and the University. We have a strong ethos of collaboration and open communication, and are proud of our supportive team culture.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate with skills in video editing. There will be opportunities to work with a wide range of different types of video, from social media content, to talking heads academic led content, to creative assets for our advertising campaigns. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced Video Content Producer, as well as contributing to the activity of the wider Marketing team at York St John University.

This role is only open to recent York St John University graduates. As it is a full time commitment, it will not be suitable for anyone studying on a full time undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the 2024 to 2025 academic year.  

Required skills and experience

We are looking for a graduate with experience in using professional standard software to edit video content and assist in the production of our video assets. You will need to show creative flair as well as high levels of organisation. You will also need to work both independently and as part of the wider team.

Additional information

For more information about this role please contact Rebecca Smith, Conversion and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Manager by emailing [email protected]

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome candidates applications if they are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route. 

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [email protected].  Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.  Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role.  We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including - 

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs

Further information about life at YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.  

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.  

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.

Closing Date - Tuesday 23 April 2024 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 09 May 2024