Sport Videographer Student Intern in North East

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Job Description

Sport Videographer Student Intern

Graded Casual: £13.45 Per Hour

Casual/Atypical (Student) - Part Time Term Time Only (12 Months)

Typical/Contracted Hours: 10 hours per week

Department: Student Enrichment Directorate

Reports to: Marketing Coordinator

Location: The Graham Sport Centre, Durham University

Hours: 10 hours per week, part time (Wednesday required, with selected evenings and weekends to support fixtures, events and campaigns)

Purpose of the Role

Working under the direction of the Marketing Coordinator, you'll support the production of high-quality video content that showcases Team Durham and Maiden Castle. Through creative videography and editing, you'll capture the energy, people and performances that define our sporting community, producing engaging video content for use across social media, marketing campaigns and promotional activity.

This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. We're looking for a creative and motivated student with a strong eye for visual storytelling who can produce engaging, high-quality content that reflects the Team Durham brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to plan and produce creative video content that supports Team Durham's marketing, campaigns and digital channels.
• Capture and edit high-quality video content across Team Durham's clubs, competitions, events and facilities.
• Create engaging promotional films, sports highlights and behind-the-scenes content that showcase the culture, personalities and achievements of Team Durham.
• Maintain exceptional production standards and deliver content efficiently to agreed deadlines.
• Contribute fresh, innovative ideas that help elevate Team Durham's visual storytelling and digital presence.
• Be available to support content creation every Wednesday and selected evenings and weekends throughout the academic year.

At Team Durham, we create content that is high-quality, authentic and people-focused. We aim to tell the stories behind our clubs, athletes and community through creative, visually engaging content that reflects the energy and ambition of one of the UK's leading university sports programmes.

Mentoring and ongoing feedback

Gaining an understanding of how video content supports marketing campaigns, social media and brand storytelling. Experience producing high-quality promotional films, highlights and campaign content for one of the UK's leading university sports programmes. Building a professional videography portfolio through real-world projects and live event coverage. Developing expertise in filming live sport, capturing fast-paced action and creating compelling visual stories. Opportunities to collaborate with student clubs, athletes and University staff on creative marketing projects. Additional personal development opportunities with Durham University partners (for example: The British Film Institute). Free onsite parking.

Role Responsibilities

Real Living Wage rate. Under instruction from colleagues in the department/project/area and following appropriate training, responsibilities include:

• Photography
• Videography
• Basic Livestreaming
• Editing recorded content to a high standard.
• Delivering content on time as requested by departments.

Work will be closely supervised initially to ensure a certain standard of content is delivered.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in videography and visual storytelling.
• The ability to capture and edit high-quality video content with a strong eye for detail.
• Creativity and the confidence to contribute new ideas.
• Knowledge of sport and/or the university sport environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work alongside students, staff and coaches.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of the wider marketing team.
• Availability to work every Wednesday and selected evenings and weekends throughout the academic year.
• Experience creating video content for a sports club, society, university or commercial brand.
• Experience filming live sport or events.
• Knowledge of motion graphics or animation.
• An understanding of how video content can be used effectively across social media and digital platforms.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• A CV.
• A cover letter (maximum one page) outlining why they are interested in the role and how their skills and experience meet the essential criteria.
• A portfolio or links to examples of video content they have created.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.