Media Hub Graduate Intern - Sunderland, United Kingdom - University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Working as a Graduate Intern within the mediaHUB, the main purpose of this role is to:

Assist in the management of the website's associated social media platforms in co
operation with other interns, the Spark team, staff and student editors
Inspire, coordinate, edit and publish student contributions to Spark Sunderland and Fashion North in combination with student editors and staff
Perform administrative duties as required by the mediaHUB
Newsroom manager
Arrange presentations and workshops for students to encourage them to create content for the websites Create content for faculty social media platforms and managing channels in line with faculty strategy
Support faculty recruitment activity through school and college visits, open days and other activity which may include flexibility in working patterns
Liaise regularly with academic teams to provide support to curriculum
Special Circumstances:

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK for the length of the contract.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships:

Essential:

A Degree Level Qualification obtained from the University of Sunderland recently

Key Knowledge and Expertise:

Key Knowledge and Expertise:

Ability to create and edit online text and rich media content
Good use of the English language
NCTJ media law qualification or equivalent knowledge of media law and ethical guidelines
A good understanding of SEO techniques and social media
Ability to manage relationships with external organisations and businesses
Knowledge of innovative storytelling techniques and a willingness to experiment with new tools and share findings.
Experience of general office administration
Strong project management ability
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and use own initiative
Ability to work accurately under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
Problem solving and decision making ability

Experience:

A degree in journalism would be an advantage
Experience of work based placement/projects eg. journalism placement at newspaper, magazine or website
Previous experience of working within a team and supporting colleagues to successfully achieve team objectives
Experience of working with live blogging software

Competencies:

Ability to communicate effectively in both a written and verbal format
Ability to listen and interpret information
Ability to resolve problems and provide solutions
Ability to work within a team environment as well as being able to work using own initiative as necessary
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload

To Apply:

Please Note:
Interviews will be week commencing 10th July 2023.

Start Date:
Early September 2023

This post is only available to University of Sunderland Graduates.

Please ensure you give a detailed account of your skills and experience and how you meet the stated criteria of the position.