Content Creation Assistant

DIS Stockholm
Marketing and Communications and Housing and Student Life Departments
DIS is looking for a Content Creation Assistant in our Stockholm office. In this role, you contribute to branding DIS Stockholm by creating content and media for use in social media, blogs, emails, and relevant print items. Additionally, you assist the Housing and Student Life team by joining the Hub Team, aiding students in making the most of their study abroad experience. Through this opportunity, you gain professional experience in the field of marketing and communications, study abroad, and expand your general office practices and collaborative skills.
This is a full-time internship over 12 months, as a part of the DIS Post-Graduate Internship Program. Read more about the program here: https://disabroad.org/dis/jobs-and-internships/internship/
The application deadline is April 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM CET.
The start date is August 1, 2023.
Who are you?
A DIS alumnus or alumna who has completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher
A pro-active, self-starter who can work independently
A clear communicator who can act as a liaison across departments
You will be reporting to the Marketing and Communications Team based in Copenhagen, and the Housing and Student Life Team in Stockholm. Therefore, you need to be independent in doing your tasks while also being an effective team player who communicates clearly
Detail-oriented and organized
Able to effectively manage time, while in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Confident in leading groups of students and fostering a creative and collaborative community
Outgoing and friendly, ready to make connections with students and locals to fuel the content you create
Strong writing skills paired with a visual eye; interested in making mixed media come alive effectively
Comfortable in the role of photographer and videographer, shooting with DSLRs and various equipment
Flexible with working hours to account for after-hour events and spontaneous projects

Responsibilities
Content Creation
In collaboration with the Social Media and Content Assistant, develop stories about DIS Stockholm by organizing interviews, features, photoshoots, takeovers etc. with subjects
Write short-form and long-form content, for example on the DIS Blog, disabroad.org, student newsletters, and Instagram Stories
Fulfill DIS image and video needs by taking photos at DIS events, Study Tours, classroom/course lectures, and for planned photoshoots

Student Media Group
Be an onsite face for the DIS Stockholm Student Media Team
Plan events and build community with students through workshops and socials
Support staff in CPH on their training, development, and mentorship initiatives of students

Student Hub Presence
Take shifts and be a friendly face at the Student Hub; help students with practical questions
Organize a few hub events every semester together with other hubbers

Administration
Attend and host after-hour and possibly weekend events for DIS

Application Requirements
Please submit the following when applying:
A cover letter of maximum 1 page, which should include answers to the following two questions and other relevant information:
Do you have any particular skills or prior experiences that you think will be relevant and useful for this position and to DIS?
What do you expect to learn and accomplish out of your time as a DIS intern in Stockholm?
A resume
Recommendation letter(s) (optional), may be added to your application when submitting cover letter and resume. You can also log-in to your application and add recommendations later. We do not accept any recommendations sent directly to DIS.

In addition, please submit:
Something shows us your creative style (for example, writing, photography, video, or mixed media). This could be something you created for a class, extracurricular, previous internship or volunteer position, or a personal/passion project. If you don’t have something, feel free to create something for us.
A portfolio and links to your social media accounts may also be added to your application.

Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2023 at 11:59PM CET.
More Information
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Ashley Miller (Senior Marketing & Communications Coordinator) at ami@dis.dk.
Links to our platforms
Website: disabroad.org
DIS Blog: discoverstudyabroad.org/
Facebook: facebook.com/StudyAbroadDIS
YouTube: youtube.com/user/StudyAbroadDIS
Instagram:
Main DIS: @disabroad
DIS Stockholm: @disstockholm
DIS Copenhagen: @dis.copenhagen
DIS Summer: @summeratdis

Twitter: @StudyAbroadDIS
TikTok: @disabroad