aAh! Magazine Student Media and Engagement Assistant

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students who will be based in the UK for the duration of the role to apply for; if your application is successful, we will arrange your Jobs4Students registration before you start work.

aAh! - Manchester Metropolitan University’s student magazine - is looking for a talented, driven and creative individual to lead aAh! online and print platforms to success and support the growth and impact of the co-curricular project.

Editorial

The aAh! Student Media and Engagement Assistant will support the smooth operation of the online and print issues. They will be expected to use an imaginative approach towards publishing regular professional, engaging content, aiming to make their own work a distinct and recognisable part of www.aah-magazine.co.uk.

The Student Media and Engagement Assistant is expected to be committed and work diligently with the rest of the team to ensure the online and print magazines are to a consistent high standard. They are also required to induct new team members, chair regular meetings for other editors and contributors, writing and pitching stories, and setting briefs for freelance contributors to develop a publishing schedule.

Learning and Teaching Development

The Student Media and Engagement Assistant will also support the facilitation of workshops and contribute to the development of workshop content and materials. They will help to develop and implement strategies to increase engagement and reach of the project, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for all participants. They will also assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organising files, help with data entry and updating contact lists, conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and potential partnerships and provide general support to the team as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Chair team meetings and support the delivery of training sessions (with support of Student Media Coordinator
• Facilitate workshops and create teaching resources and training materials to build students’ skills in journalism and publishing
• Write content, and edit and publish content created by the student teams
• Manage associated professional email accounts
• Pitch original ideas and present briefs to the team to develop a publishing schedule
• Exercise good judgement when selecting and writing stories, mindful of editorial policy and legal issues
  

Details:

This role is anticipated to be for 10 hours per week, including Wednesday afternoon meetings (3pm-5pm). Other timings are flexible around the successful applicant's studies during term time.