The purpose of the Communications Assistant is to:

• Promote the events and services hosted by The Hub and The Deep End
• Work with the Marketing and Communications department to promote GSU activity at Medway to support the partnership between Greenwich, Kent and Canterbury.
• Produce engaging content for use on The Hubs social media channels and website. Including videos, photos, graphics and text copy.
• Contribute content for emails to student communities and/or all students sent by the Marketing and Communications team.

Job description

Social media, print, website and emails

• Contribute to and maintain content on The Hub’s primary social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and begin to expand on LinkedIn and TikTok).
• Create engaging video content for social channels. This includes suggesting ideas, planning content, filming with students, and basic editing for social media.
• Write content for website, social media and emails that shows the range of student community, and GSU activities.
• Monitor and respond to enquiries on primary accounts in a timely manner, passing on any information to the enquirer, or passing on to relevant staff members in the team.
• Work with the Medway team to ensure content on The Hub website is up to date.
• Ensure that print collateral is displayed and distributed effectively.
• Use of design and editing software will be required - Canva, Capcut, and possibly Adobe.

General Responsibilities

• Attend appropriate training, events, conferences and meetings as required.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities compatible with the level and nature of the post, as required by the Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
• Adhere to the GSU Constitution, policies and procedures at all times, including the Equality and Diversity Statement and the Health and Safety and Sustainability Policies.
• Contribute to the positive image of GSU with students, the University, the local community and other relevant organisations.

Person specification 

Experience

• Creating engaging content for social media, whether in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity.
• Writing for print or digital, e.g. blogging. (desirable)

Skills and abilities

• Basic photography and videography skills using a mobile phone.
• Clear communication skills face to face, as well as on social media, email and the phone.
• Ability to identify and communicate appropriately to a range of audiences.
• IT skills at a level that supports innovative social media and digital content management.
• Reliable time management and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with the confidence to work alone but can also work co-operatively and flexibly as part of a team.
• Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities.
• Basic design capabilities, including photography and video editing skills (desirable).

Knowledge

• Awareness of the role of Students’ Unions in a good student experience.
• Awareness of Greenwich Students’ Union activities and services (desirable).

Personal attributes and requirements

• A self-starter, able to work individually and as a member of a team.
• Enthusiastic about supporting others to create change and doing so within a dynamic organisation.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends during term time.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of GSU.

Download and read the job pack for more information

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