Postgraduate Content Central
Postgraduate Content Central is your hub for all things postgraduate at Birmingham. From making videos to writing blogs, we're looking to recruit a team of talented Postgraduate Content Creators to share their experiences throughout the year.
Applications now closed
Applications to Postgraduate Content Central for 2024/25 are now closed. Thanks to everyone who submitted!
What's in it for me?
Earn a part-time income. Gain valuable experience to enhance your CV for the future. Build connections with like-minded postgraduates and work closely with University staff.
Make your own videos
Film and edit your postgraduate journey. Videos will be shared on the University's social media channels, like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
Write postgraduate blogs
Write about your experiences of studying at Birmingham and share top tips for future postgraduates.
Read our blogs
Become a Unibuddy
Chat with prospective postgraduates and share your thoughts on our courses, campus and city.
Meet our Unibuddies
Professional photography
Become one of the faces of Birmingham. Successful applicants will be invited to a photoshoot when they join Postgraduate Content Central.
Professional filming
Work with our design team in Creative Media to promote postgraduate life in high-quality productions.
Watch an example
Lend us your voice
Take part in focus groups. Make your opinions heard. Or perhaps even provide a voiceover for a global University campaign!
Watch an example
Open days and events
Promote postgraduate study and capture content at our Open Days in November, March and June.
Watch an example
FAQs
Is this a paid role?
Is this a paid role?
Yes! As a Postgraduate Content Creator, you’ll be paid for each piece of content you create and submit, or task that you participate in. You'll be paid on an hourly basis which is currently £12 per hour plus holiday entitlement.
Your role will be employed through the University’s casual recruitment agency Worklink. This means that you can earn some extra money alongside your degree, but with some flexibility to fit around your studies.
What skills do I need?
What skills do I need?
We're looking to recruit enthusiastic postgraduates who are comfortable in front of a camera, familiar with social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, and have the initiative to create helpful, engaging, and fun content with us.
You'll also need to have:
- a genuine interest in content creation
- a positive attitude and approach to the role and working with others
- knowledge of emerging social media trends
- good time management
Video editing experience is ideal but not essential. You'll receive regular support from the Postgraduate Marketing team as well as other student content creators.
What type of content can I create?
What type of content can I create?
As current students, you have the best insight into postgraduate life, and we encourage you to pitch your own ideas. These can be short-form videos (such as Instagram reels and TikToks), longer-form videos (YouTube) and written blogs.
Alongside your ideas, the Postgraduate Marketing team will share content suggestions through briefs.
Our briefs are a detailed document of what we're looking for in terms of content, for what platform and how many hours it may take you. You can then express your interest in taking one of those briefs to create.
All our Postgraduate Content Creators will be added into a WhatsApp group to share ideas, discuss briefs or support each other with content creation.
