{"id":4735,"date":"2026-05-18T12:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T11:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/?p=4735"},"modified":"2025-07-29T20:31:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:31:23","slug":"reasons-why-you-should-become-a-content-creator-for-queens-students-union","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2026\/05\/18\/reasons-why-you-should-become-a-content-creator-for-queens-students-union\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Why You Should Become a Content Creator for Queen\u2019s Students\u2019 Union"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Being a Content Creator for Queen\u2019s Students\u2019 Union isn\u2019t just a fun title to add to your CV, it\u2019s a hands-on, creative internship that gives you valuable experience in digital marketing, content creation and event promotion, all while having a lot of fun along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gain Experience Working on Major Campaigns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:355px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4799 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9697-683x1024.jpg\" style=\"object-position:53% 51%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 51%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9697-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9697-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9697-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9697-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9697-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9697-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7c8083\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From day one, you\u2019ll be right in the middle of the action. You\u2019ll help bring Freshers\u2019 Week to life online, cover the buzz of SU Elections and capture the glitz and glamour of the SU Awards. These events might feel big at first, but don\u2019t worry because the amazing marketing team are there to support you throughout the journey.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll quickly learn how to capture the best moments, choose content formats that actually engage students and edit everything to fit the tone of each campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You\u2019ll Learn All About the Union<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:328px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2921 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/09\/PHOTO-2022-09-07-15-34-48-1024x575.jpg\" style=\"object-position:49% 8%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"49% 8%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/09\/PHOTO-2022-09-07-15-34-48-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/09\/PHOTO-2022-09-07-15-34-48-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/09\/PHOTO-2022-09-07-15-34-48-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/09\/PHOTO-2022-09-07-15-34-48-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/09\/PHOTO-2022-09-07-15-34-48-1110x624.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/09\/PHOTO-2022-09-07-15-34-48-528x297.jpg 528w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/09\/PHOTO-2022-09-07-15-34-48.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#66615a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about this internship is getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the Union supports students. From promoting volunteering opportunities like Handy Helpers to highlighting the services of the team in Advice, you\u2019ll learn about everything the SU offers.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also work closely with the elected Student Officers, which helps develop your communication and time management skills as you balance their schedules alongside your own. You\u2019ll often be given creative briefs for key campaigns and events which is great practice for working in any marketing or media-related role in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Can Build on Your Creative Flare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:348px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4801 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9074-768x1024.jpg\" style=\"object-position:45% 56%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"45% 56%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9074-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9074-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9074-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9074-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_9074-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#97918a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where things get really fun. You\u2019re encouraged to bring your own ideas to every campaign. Whether it\u2019s coming up with quirky video concepts, writing funny captions or experimenting with trending audio on TikTok, your creativity is always valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Some of my most memorable content included dressing skeletons around campus, taking life size dinosaurs to an arcade and having a cinema night with Shrek and Donkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also learn how to adapt when things don\u2019t go as planned such as it raining on an outdoor filming day or when a key person can\u2019t make it for a video anymore. The role teaches you how to think on your feet and still deliver servable content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gain Valuable Writing Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:315px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4744 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/nick-morrison-FHnnjk1Yj7Y-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" style=\"object-position:49% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"49% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/nick-morrison-FHnnjk1Yj7Y-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/nick-morrison-FHnnjk1Yj7Y-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/nick-morrison-FHnnjk1Yj7Y-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/nick-morrison-FHnnjk1Yj7Y-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/nick-morrison-FHnnjk1Yj7Y-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#adada8\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This internship also gives you the chance to write blogs (like this one!) on a variety of topics, from recap articles to activity planning. It\u2019s a great way to develop your tone of voice, learn how to write for different audiences, and create content that\u2019s both informative and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improve Your Teamwork and Communication Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:383px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4725 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_2380-768x1024.jpg\" style=\"object-position:46% 62%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"46% 62%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_2380-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_2380-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_2380-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_2380-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/05\/IMG_2380-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7184a9\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This internship involves working with a wide range of people such as your marketing mentor, student officers, graphic designers, other Union departments and even other students featured in your content. You\u2019ll build skills in collaboration, communication and coordination which all essential for any future job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Develop Real Marketing Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:335px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4803 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Pic-8-1-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 43%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 43%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Pic-8-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Pic-8-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Pic-8-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Pic-8-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Pic-8-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9e978c\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Content Creator, you&#8217;ll also get hands-on experience with the tools and platforms professionals actually use. You&#8217;ll create videos using CapCut, schedule and manage posts using Hootsuite and help draft mailers through platforms like Mailchimp. You\u2019ll also upload blogs and content to the SU website via WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, you\u2019ll learn how to read and respond to analytics, figure out the optimal times to post, what kind of content performs best and how to adapt your strategy based on real results. These are all skills that will give you a head start if you\u2019re thinking about a career in media, marketing and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>This internship is more than just a role, it\u2019s a chance to grow your confidence, creativity, and skill set, all while making campus life more engaging for other students. If you\u2019re thinking about applying, go for it! You\u2019ll gain experience that\u2019s genuinely useful, meet some brilliant people and most importantly you\u2019ll have a great time doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a Content Creator for Queen\u2019s Students\u2019 Union isn\u2019t just a fun title to add to your CV, it\u2019s a hands-on, creative internship that gives you valuable experience in digital marketing, content creation and event promotion, all while having a lot of fun along the way. 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