Divided Culture Co
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
7.5
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
Off Campus
Closing Date:
24 Mar 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
  
Job Title
Marketing & Communications Intern

Job Description

Content & Copywriting 

  • Draft copy for social media, website updates and campaigns. 
  •  Support the creation of marketing materials for events and projects. 
  •  Assist in developing stories about the organisation’s work and impact. 

Digital Communications 

  • Help manage and schedule content across social media platforms. 
  • Assist with partner and audience communications. 
  • Monitor engagement and help gather analytics. 

Campaign Support 

  • Assist in delivering marketing campaigns for projects, events or programmes.
  •  Help coordinate promotional timelines and communications activity. 

Research & Audience Insights 

  • Conduct basic research into audiences, partners and media outlets. 
  • Support the identification of opportunities to reach new audiences. 

General Communications Support

  •  Assist with compiling press information and media lists. 
  • Help organise digital content, images and marketing materials. 
  •  Support the arrangement of new clients, partners and freelancers through digital communications. 

Learning Opportunities 

The intern will gain experience in: 

  •  Marketing and audience strategy within the creative and cultural sector.
  •  Digital profiling – such as web design and management.
  • Relationship management with venues, businesses and partners in the sector.
  • The running of a growing business within a busy and challenging sector.
  • Insight into governance, strategy, finance and other areas as appropriate. 

The intern will receive mentorship and regular feedback from the organisation’s leadership team.

 
Details
Dates: April - June 2026 (dates TBC)
Hours: 7.5 per week
Location: SEESAW Manchester, 86 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NG
 
This role will be for up to 75 hours work.
 
The Company
 
Divided Culture Co. is a contemporary theatre company based in Manchester, UK. They have a place-based approach to creation, foregrounding community and young people in their work. Established in 2021 and led by Creative Director Connor Goodwin, they are multi-award winning - making new, form and style-pushing work across the North of England and internationally.
 

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students studying in the School of English who have:
 
Essential 

● Studying in the School of English Strong writing and communication skills. 

Interest in arts, culture or the creative industries. 

Willingness to learn and take initiative. 

Good organisational skills. 

Great time management. 

 

 Desirable 

Experience using social media platforms for content creation.

Interest in marketing, publishing or communications careers. 

Basic familiarity with digital tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe, Wix). 

 

 What the Intern Will Gain 

  • Real-world marketing and communications experience.
  • Portfolio material and published content.
  • Insight into the creative and cultural sector. 
  •  Mentorship and professional development support.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
 
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 24 March 2026.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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