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CompanyDurham University
LocationDurham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop and manage student-led social media content to promote the Department of Anthropology. They will work with staff to create engaging, creative, and ethical content that represents the department's community.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
11
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
5 hours
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About The Company
As a UK Top 10 Department, we are committed to high quality teaching and research. We are located in the beautiful city of Durham in a brand new purpose built building along shared with Maths. We are proud of the emphasis we place on equality, diversity and inclusion. See our website to find out more about our programmes and our recent research and impact achievements
About the Role

The University 

At Durham University we are proud of our people.  A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other.  We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.  We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here.

The Role

The Department of Anthropology is recruiting several Social Media Interns across the Department’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate communities. The purpose of the internships is to support selected interns in the development of their skills in social media management, whilst providing student to student social media content on department platforms. The post holder will work with department staff to develop engaging and creative content that is in line with University brand guidelines and that best represents our department's community. This is a role that will create external facing communications representing the department. Interns will be required to create content in line with ethical guidelines, that positively promotes the Department of Anthropology.  

This is a flexible internship that is designed to be managed alongside studies. On average, we expect a commitment of 3-5 hours per week, but this is flexible across the internship in line with your studies. The internship is available until the end of the current academic year. Interns are paid at the rate of £13.45 per hour.

Key responsibilities:

Role

Responsibilities

Social Media Internship

·       Work alongside academic and professional services colleagues to develop student-led social media content.

  • Develop experience and skills in social media management from working in a real-world work environment.
  • Coordinate content from student volunteers.
  • Develop content that is engaging and creative and ethical, while working to department guidelines.
  • Create content that showcases life as an undergraduate and postgraduate studying in the Department of Anthropology, with the purpose of attracting applications to UG and PGT programmes from Home (UK) and international students.
  • Interview a range of people, including fellow students and academic staff from the Department.
  • Plan and prioritise own work, adhering to agreed deliverables and timeframes and referring any issues with workload or timeframes to colleagues.

 Essential Criteria

·         An interest in creating professional social media content that represents the Department of Anthropology's undergraduate and postgraduate student community.

·         An understanding of the responsibility of creating external facing content

·         Ability to engage and communicate with the student community

·         Good skills in time management and ability to prioritise own workload

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria

  • Working knowledge and experience using Capcut, Instagram Edits and / or other media editing tools.

To be eligible for the role, you must be a current student within the Department of Anthropology.

 

 



The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role

Responsibilities

Internship

Casual rate

Under instruction and following appropriate training:

  • Work alongside the team to contribute to the delivery of specific project(s)

  • Develop experience and skills from working in a real-world work environment

  • Contribute specific skills (i.e. technical, research, subject specific knowledge) to the work of the department

  • Plan and prioritise own work, adhering to agreed deliverables and timeframes and referring any issues with workload or timeframes to colleagues.

To apply for the role please complete the online application process, including a cover letter of up to 500 words that outlines your interest in the role and how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria listed above.

Applicants shortlisted will be invited to interview in the Dawson Building.

If you have any question please contact steven.bell2@durham.ac.uk

Key Skills
Social media managementContent creationTime managementCommunicationTeamworkCapcutInstagram editsMedia editingResearchPlanning
Categories
EducationCreative & MediaMarketing