Job Description

Job Summary

Location:

Penarth (Cardiff) | 20 hrs per week (some events/ evenings)

Contract:

Paid internship, 9-12 months (flexible hours possible around studies)

Salary:

Competitive, paid internship (pro rata)

Start:

September/ASAP

We are seeking a creative Content & Social Intern to join our thriving team at Westbourne School in Penarth.

Westbourne is one of the UK's leading independent schools, ranked #1 for Innovation and called "one of the most consistently high-achieving schools in Britain" (Sunday Times).

With a mission to develop future-ready leaders with the curiosity, creativity and capability to shape a rapidly developing world, Westbourne provides a uniquely dynamic, future-focused approach to learning, with innovation at its core. A cutting-edge curriculum for students aged 2-18 includes regular immersion in STEM, such as coding, programming and computer science, groundbreaking AI-powered study, and unprecedented opportunities for global collaboration through a pioneering network of schools spanning the UK, Sydney and Singapore. Students rank in the top 1-2% globally.

Role purpose

Capture and edit high-quality short-form video and social content that showcases school life and supports admissions goals. Work closely with the Performance Marketing Manager to supply ad-ready variants.

Key responsibilities

Planning & capture:

Storyboard, film and photograph on campus (student life, learning, events). Secure consents and adhere to safeguarding at all times.

Editing:

Produce platform-native Reels/TikToks/Shorts with captions/subtitles, strong hooks and thumbnails; deliver ad-ready cuts in multiple aspect ratios.

Publishing & community:

Schedule content, write concise on-brand captions, tag appropriately and assist with basic community management (escalation guidelines provided).

Series & cadence:

Maintain a content calendar; propose repeatable formats (e.g., Day-in-the-Life, 60-second Subject Spotlights).

Asset management:

Maintain an organised drive/library with clear filenames, releases and versioning.

Performance:

Track simple metrics (views, watch-time, ER); feed learnings into new briefs.

Essential

A small

portfolio

of short videos/edits (CapCut/Adobe/Final Cut). Confident filming on modern smartphone or mirrorless; basic audio/lighting. Strong sense of story, pacing and captions; excellent organisation and reliability. Professionalism and discretion working around students; understanding of safeguarding.

Desirable

Basic motion graphics/thumbnail design; photography. Experience creating content for schools, universities or youth audiences.
If you're passionate about content creation and social media, and want to develop your skills as part of an expert, cutting-edge team at a very exciting time in Westbourne's evolution - we encourage you to apply.

Please send us your CV, a portfolio of short videos/cuts, and a covering letter outlining why you think you'd be a great fit.

Job Types: Internship, Graduate
Contract length: 9-12 months

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025
Reference ID: Content & Social Intern
Expected start date: 01/09/2025