£12.71 per hour + £1.53 holiday pay
Advertising End Date
15 Nov 2026

Role & Department Overview

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) is looking for current FHASS students to join the marketing team as student Content Creators, on a flexible basis starting in Autumn 2026.

You must be currently studying at Lancaster University (UG or PG) for the 2026/2027 academic year and based at our Lancaster campus. Applications are only open to students from FHASS. 

Key information: 
You will need to submit the following:
  • CV 
  • Cover Letter (including links to previous video work)
  • Video submission
 
Applicants are required to submit a 1-minute video showcasing how they would represent their subject area or School within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences through engaging content.  
 
Examples include: 
  • A day in the life 
  • Creative explainer
  • Spotlight on an aspect of your course
The aim is to demonstrate your creativity, communication skills and understanding of what makes content engaging to fellow students.  
 
Please note this must be a video with moving footage 
 
Preferred Start Date: 30th November 2026
Expected End Date: 30th July 2027
Working Pattern: 3 Hours per week
Location: On the Lancaster University Campus

Job Description

FHASS (Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) is a dynamic and creative community of enquiry, learning and engagement. It is one of four faculties at Lancaster University and comprises four schools: 
School of Arts 
School of Global Affairs
School of Law
School of Social Sciences

As a FHASS Content Creator, you will be creating authentic social media content about FHASS Schools, programmes and disciplines for our FHASS social media platforms (Snapchat, Tik Tok, Instagram, LinkedIn). The content may also be posted on our website or linked to our email newsletters.

What we expect from you: 
  • Develop and produce video content for social media to raise awareness of FHASS programmes and help prospective students decide if studying at Lancaster University is right for them
  • Attend and document campus events and student activities.
  • Interview current students and staff on film
  • Contribute ideas for content campaigns
  •  Monitor trends and student interests

What is in it for you: 
  • Build a professional portfolio of content
  • Gain experience in marketing and communications 
  • Work and network with other FHASS content creators
  • Work flexibility around your studies 

Person Specification

Essential:
  • Currently studying at Lancaster University in 2026/2027 (UG or PG) and based in the UK 
  • Currently a Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences student  
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills 
  • Experience creating digital content for social media platforms 
  • Basic knowledge of photo/editing tools (Canva, Adobe Express, CapCut) 
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines 
  • Creative mindset and enthusiasm for student life 
  • Photography or videography skills  
  • Understanding and interest in the target audience (from 15–21-year-old prospective UG and PG students to professionals already on the career ladder and who are interested in professional development through master’s programmes) 
 
Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
  • Analysing
  • Multi-tasking
  • Creativity
  • Integrity
  • Organisation
  • Problem solving
  • Self-motivation
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication

Help and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers.