Podcast Intern (Employ.ed on campus)

Since 2019, the University of Edinburgh podcasts have been bringing together members of the University community- alumni, students and staff - in conversations that explore the ideas of belonging, shared experience and common ground.

The podcast intern will produce and host a new season of an alumni-themed podcast the which will be aired in the first semester of 2024-25.

Providing a new perspective and bringing their own personality to the podcast, the intern will work with us to develop and evolve the podcast within an established format and a supportive working environment.

The podcast intern is an integral part of the podcast project. From a personal development perspective, it is an opportunity to learn about all aspects of podcasting from planning and delivery to marketing and promotion, whilst from a student representation perspective, it is essential component that ensures that the content is fresh and relevant and an effective and compelling platform for diverse student voices.
 

Employ.ed on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with University departments and Schools. It offers exclusive summer internships at the University over the summer for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK. You cannot take part if you are a visiting student, or you have already taken part in the programme before. Further information about Employ.ed on Campus can be found on our Employ.ed on campus webpages  (opens new browser tab) .

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Computer literate with good IT knowledge, including MS Word and Excel. 
• Experience of creating and producing audio/video content, using appropriate software and tools to do so. 
• Confident communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent listening skills and able to ask meaningful open questions that generate engaging conversation. 
• Experience of working collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. 
• Ability to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail. 
• Self-motivated and an ability to work unsupervised to get the job done including an ability to manage time, work to deadlines, prioritise and work on multiple tasks. 

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

As well as great work experience, the Careers Service provides supporting resources, this is combined with a framework to support the development of participants’ employability and self-reflection with an Edinburgh Award as part of the internship. Further information about the Edinburgh Award can be found on our Edinburgh Award homepage  (opens new browser window)

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of Grade UE03: £21,978 to £22,681 per annum ( A revised salary range for this grade of £22,214 to £24,248  is planned to take effect from Spring 2024).
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page   (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages   (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

Key dates to note 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th March 2024.
 

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Interviews will be held in April 2024.