Student Content Creators
Are you interested in documenting your student experience for the LSE European Institute?
This flexible, hourly-based role is open to Master's and PhD students studying in the 2026/27 academic year at the LSE European Institute who want to use their creative and tech-savvy skills to showcase their journey at LSE for prospective students and our wider EI community.
About the role
We are looking for students within the LSE European Institute to support our team with the creation of video content for our social media channels and website, especially Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our goal is to promote postgraduate study in the European Institute to prospective students, and showcase our departmental activities to our community in general, by sharing content by and for students, highlighting your point of view and experience as an LSE student.
As a Student Content Creator at the EI, you'll be creating authentic and informative content that depicts life at the European Institute, with the potential to reach thousands of students, alumni, and academics across LSE and beyond. This multi-faceted role is a great way for you to use your creativity and people skills to boost your CV while working behind the scenes to shape the European Institute's online presence. You'll gain valuable and transferrable skills in public speaking, video production, teamwork, time management, and more.
Whether you are a home or international student, studying on one of our single or double degrees, or completing your PhD with us – we want to hear from you! The more perspectives, the better.
Relevant tasks include:
- Content ideation, research, and planning
- Short-form content creation for Instagram and/or Youtube
- Support with social media campaigns/LSE theme days (e.g. International Women’s Day at the European Institute or Mental Health Awareness Week)
Specifics:
- This is a flexible, hourly-based role.
- Renumeration: £19.09 per hour (Band 3, including holiday pay accrued per hour worked).
- Successful candidates will get onboarded with a 2h training covering video editing tips & tricks
- Expected to produce 1-3 videos per term.
Do our previous students recommend the role?
"Yes, absolutely. You come to the European Institute expecting to learn from others, but once you join the SCC team, you realise it’s much more than that: you also get to share knowledge, shape ideas, and actually make an impact. Along the way, you meet incredible people, build real connections, and develop the ability to communicate complex and relevant topics in a clear and engaging way. All of this, backed by a supportive and inspiring team that pushes you to grow."
"YES! It is fun to create content, having a creative output while writing essays and studying is so important. It is also nice to make money while being at university."
"Absolutely, it is such a unique opportunity for you to represent the EI in an engaging and creative way. It is so much fun to work in a team and you make so many connections through this job! You have a lot of freedom in your video-making approach but you also learn a lot about becoming more professional in filming and editing on the way, which is great. Sometimes it doesn't even feel like a job, since it doesn't have a strict schedule and you can pitch your own ideas. I definitely recommend applying!"
"Being an SCC gave me the opportunity to take initiative, introduce day-to-day life within my cohort, and become more engaged in LSE events. It was a valuable experience that supported both my personal and professional development."
"Being a Student Content Creator at the European Institute was a highlight of my studies! I got to engage closely with the Institute's events, research, and community by promoting its work and making creative short-form content. It was a great way to feel more connected to the Institute while gaining hands-on experience in outreach and communications. I would particularly recommend the role to anyone looking to strengthen their digital communication skills, which are valuable across many professional fields."
How to apply
- Select one of the topics below and create a 60-90 seconds video so we can get a feel for your camera presence and editing skills. Please take a look at the example content below and our social media for guidance on the type of style and tone of video we are looking for.
- Submit your video as a WeTransfer link via email to Delphine Polidori at ei.comms@lse.ac.uk, with a short blurb about yourself by the deadline (programme of study, age, nationality, areas of interests, career ambitions, experience/interest in social media/video).
Topic options:
- Three reasons I chose to pursue a master's degree/PhD in my chosen topic/field
- Three books/movies/thinkers/moments/other that made me want to pursue a master's degree/PhD in my chosen topic/field
- Three things I am looking forward to at the European Institute/LSE/living in London
- Three reasons I chose to study at the European Institute (and/or LSE more generally)
Tip: try to keep the video short and dynamic by keeping your list of three concise and switching up your shots throughout the video. Feel free to adapt the topic to your liking!
Applications will be open from Monday 24 August, 9.00am to Sunday 11 October, 11.59pm.
If you have any questions about the role or how to apply, please don't hesitate to email Delphine at ei.comms@lse.ac.uk.
FAQs
This role will sit within our Engagement, Communications, and Marketing (ECAM) Team, reporting directly to our Communications and Marketing Manager. Our ECAM Team engages with our global community, from prospective and current students, to our amazing alumni, to researchers and donors, as well as the wider public interested in learning about Europe and the world. We put on the EI’s public events programme and engage with our alumni to build community and support between current and graduate students.
Our team makes sure that the European Institute remains attractive and relevant to all our different stakeholders, including prospective students, by communicating on the Institute’s wide-ranging activities throughout the year (spanning from teaching, research, public events, and alumni). We do this via our website and social media channels using a variety of content and campaigns, including student and alumni testimonials, event recaps, interviews with our academics, and our Annual Report.
You must be an incoming or current European Institute student who is able to commit to working for the full 2026/27 academic year.
We hope to attract applications from a diversity of students from different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and interests, studying across our core and double degree programmes, as well as PhD candidates - so don't be shy, come work with us!
Previous experience (even recreational) with social media and video editing is desirable but not essential, although a general interest in content creation and communications is highly encouraged. Moreover, a creative eye, attention to detail, adaptability, and motivation to learn is a must.
Candidates should be comfortable speaking in front of the camera and able to approach students, faculty, and alumni outside of their own programme of study for interviews. They should also have excellent communication and teamwork skills, strong time management, a positive proactive approach to work, and an outgoing and friendly manner.
1-3 videos per term (around 6-8h of work per video) and potential additional ad hoc comms support for the department
This is a flexible, hourly-based role paid at £19.09 per hour.
Absolutely! In fact, we welcome your ideas and want to hear your input on which aspects of your journey at LSE and the European Institute you think we should showcase. What content do you think we are missing? We will try our best to accommodate your ideas while meeting our own marketing priorities.