CSM Content Creators Student led videos

We are looking for students who can plan, film, and edit a fun video for social media that brings their CSM experience to life.

This job requires you to create an Instagram Reel for a Student Marketing Recruitment campaign aimed at engaging prospecting students and offer holders.

We want the video to cover, but not be limited to, the following themes:

• Exploring the facilities/workshops at CSM
• Sharing where you find inspiration for your work at CSM
• Sharing insight into your working process / insight into your projects
• Sharing what it's like to be a student at CSM

The video specifications are:

• Filmed in portrait, in the style of a TikTok/IG Reel.
• Created/edited in Premiere Rush, Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, Instagram Edits or CapCut – must not have a watermark.
• If you include a voiceover, make sure you record your own voice clearly rather than using the automated text to voice function.
• Include captions.
• Music should be copyright free and instrumental.

Examples:

• Maya (BA Textile Design)
• Mei (BA Fine Art)
• Jessica (M Arch)
• Jazmin – Hidden gems in King's Cross

Key dates:

• 6th January – Start planning content.
• 20th January – You must have already booked and attend your compulsory 15-minute call to outline your video ideas.
• 3rd February – Submit your videos to the SMR team for review.
• 5th March – Submit final video after following feedback.
• You will submit your timesheets at the end of the project, once your final video is submitted. You will not receive payment prior to this.

How to apply

Portfolio upload

• As a portfolio upload, please submit a link to a short video as part of your application.
• Your video should be 30–60 seconds long.
• Please film on whatever you usually shoot content with; your phone is fine for this!
• Film and post in portrait orientation.
• The video must start with a short introduction of your name, course, and year of study.
• Your video should then follow with why you think you're a good fit for the role and what elements of student life or your course you would like to capture.

Please don't spend long editing this video. The main goal is for your personality to come through well on camera.

Cover letter upload

• Please add social handles/examples of your work and a short idea for your video in your cover letter.

Your application will not be considered without a video link and cover letter.

• Must be a current student at CSM.
• Must agree to have video(s) uploaded to CSM/UAL social channels.
• Understand what it takes to create a good quality and engaging short-form videos.
• Has submitted a portfolio video and a suitable cover letter.
• Must be confident in filming and recording yourself in public.
• Confident recording clear voice overs.
• Able to use editing platforms such as CapCut or Premiere Pro.
• Able to apply the Marketing team's feedback and make edits accordingly.
• Able to work efficiently and to deadlines.
• Able to meet the quick turnaround of this project.