Job title:
Marketing and communications intern: communications
Post number:
MK5071
Reports to:
Internal Communications Manager
Department:
Marketing and Communications
Location:
Mithras House
Grade:
Grade 3 (1 Year Fixed Term)
Purpose of the role
This role is an internship, open to recent University of Brighton graduates only who are
looking for entry to the job market and potentially to develop a career in marketing and
communications.
The Internal Communications team (in the Marketing and Communications department) is
responsible for communicating to all 21,000 current students and 2,800 colleagues to
support student/colleague success and retention.
Reporting to the Head of Internal Comms, this role has a particular focus on developing,
creating and editing compelling video content and graphic design that brings to life the
University to life for students and colleagues.
Main areas of responsibility:
Multi-media including photography and film
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To work closely with the Student and Staff Comms Officers to generate ideas on how
to bring campaigns to life through video, graphic design, and other digital media
Developing content from brief to execution. For example, working on ideas for a film,
capturing footage and soundbites, editing and taking on board amends, publishing.
To work closely with the Design Team to understand the University of Brighton
brand, and ensure it is reflected in our comms
To design materials and content for publications, websites and email campaigns
To bring ideas and best practice to the Communications team to ensure our digital
communications remain clear, on brand, and relevant
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Interviewing internal staff or external stakeholders as required; writing up in a format
as requested by the team on a case-by-case basis.
Using your recent experience of being a student to develop a relevant style/tone
through video and graphic design that speaks to the audience
General responsibilities
These are standard to all University of Brighton job descriptions.
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To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be
reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade.
To adhere to the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all activities, and to
actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in
accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
The person specification focuses on the knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills
(both general and technical) required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that
your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by
your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an
exercise (E).
Essential criteria
Knowledge
Qualifications
A, I, E
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Strong video and graphic design skills
A, I, E
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Creativity, ideas and ability to bring topics to life in
through video or graphic design
A, I, E
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Communication skills (both written and verbal) to
communicate clearly to a variety of audiences and
through a range of platforms
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Organisational ability to manage time effectively and
meet deadlines.
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The ability to work proactively and to make
recommendations for improvements based on
communications evidence, whilst recognising when
matters need to be referred to more senior
managers.
A, I
A,I
This post is an internship, open to recent University of
Brighton graduates only who are looking for entry to
the job market.
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Graduates will ideally have studied within one of the
areas associated with Marketing and Communications.
This might include (but is not limited to) Film, Graphic
Design, Video, Journalism, Media Production.
Experience
Technical/work
based skills
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Demonstrable experience of capturing film for
different video projects
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Experience of high quality end-to-end video
production and editing
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Experience of designing graphics that bring to life
complex topics
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Experience of writing/creating communications in
different styles and formats for different audiences.
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Able to use the full suite of Microsoft packages
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Other requirements
Demonstrable experience and knowledge of
producing quality audio-visual content; using video
software such as Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro,
Photoshop, After Effects, etc.
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Demonstrable experience of capturing film and
photographs for mobile-journalism-style
communication or storytelling (examples might
include work produced as part of coursework or
personal projects).
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Professional approach to work. Reliable and
punctual.
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Flexible, cooperative, helpful and self-aware team
player; collaborates well with others – including
students and staff from all levels.
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Listens well and considers others’ needs and
perspectives.
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Self-motivated and committed to continuous
improvement.
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Systematic, efficient, meets agreed priorities and
deadlines.
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Any appointment is generally made at the bottom of the salary range for the grade
dependent upon experience and previous salary.
This is a full time post and is fixed term (one year)
The University of Brighton welcomes job sharers. Job sharing is a way of working
where two people share one full-time job, dividing the work, responsibilities, pay,
holidays and other benefits between them proportionate to the hours each works,
thereby increasing access to a wide range of jobs on a part-time basis. The advert
for the post for which you are applying will indicate whether applications from job
sharers can be considered (this may not be possible for a post that is already part
time for example) and further information can be found on the ‘Balancing Working
Life’ section here Benefits and facilities.
Annual leave entitlements are shown in the table below and increase after 5 years’
service. In addition, to the eight Bank Holidays, there are university discretionary
days between Christmas and New Year. All leave, including bank holidays and
discretionary days, is pro-rated for part time employees.
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Grades
Basic entitlement per
year
Grades
After 5 years’ service
1-3
23 days
1-3
28 days
4-7
25 days
4-7
30 days
8-9
27 days
8-9
30 days
Band 10 and
above
30 days
Band 10 and
above
30 days
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Date: Jan 2022
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