Are you a motivated and enthusiastic student looking for a rewarding work-based placement in the sport and leisure sector? Dundee Leisure and Culture are offering an exciting Project Placement opportunity for a proactive student to join our team.
About Active Dundee:
Active Dundee serves the local people and clubs of Dundee and the surrounding areas. We are part of Leisure and Culture Dundee, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation that manages 21 public facilities on behalf of Dundee City Council. Our work includes recreational activities and working with partners to create targeted programmes to meet specific needs, offering a wide range of activity from ice skating and swimming, to walking and wildlife.
The Opportunity: Social Media and Content Creation - Project Placement (1 Role) placement types
Location: On-site at HQ and across Active Dundee facilities
Placement Tasks:
- Generate social media content for Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to engage participants between 12 and 25 with our services
- Review our current social media content, and make recommendations to improve reach to 12 - 25 year olds.
- Collect content showcasing our activities, participants and coaches/staff to generate engagement, thus widening our reach on social media. Content can include photos, reels, interviews etc, and should resonate with the target audience
- Work alongside our Media and Marketing Team to experience day-to-day planning, tasks, and meetings.
What We Are Looking For (Desirable):
Skills & Strengths:
- Interest in leisure and sport industry
- Creative mind
- Knowledge of and user experience of social media platforms
- Works well with other people
Experience:
- Efficient in editing software e.g. CapCut
- Experience in content creation
- Creating posts and monitoring performance
- Can provide guidance to individuals to reach desired goals
Qualifications & Training:
- Pursuing a marketing qualification or training
How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting placement opportunity, please submit the following:
- Your Student Profile - download template
- Your CV
- A brief covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the placement tasks and desirable criteria.
Optional - for further details you can also request an Employer Role Profile from the contact below.
Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
Timeline: applications will remain open until the role is allocated to the right candidate.
To find out more and apply, please contact:
John McCafferty, Business and Activity Manager
John.mccafferty@leisureandculturedundee.com
01382 432309