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Vacancy content creator social media (2 hours a week)

Ineke Oostveen

Vacancy content creator social media (2 hours a week)

Published on 26-05-2026
Are you a creative Economics and Business (EB) student who loves social media and enjoys making content? Do you keep up with the latest trends, and are you happy to appear on camera? Then this could be the perfect student job for you.
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The social media team at UvA Economics and Business is looking for a student content creator for 2 hours per week. You will create videos for our social media channels, including Instagram Reels, TikToks and YouTube Shorts.Your content could include a ‘Day in the life’-video'External link where you take viewers along with you during your student day, a video about information events for prospective students such as the Open Campus Day, or a video with useful study tipsExternal link. You might also create inspiring videos about campus life or turn social media trends into fun, UvA-related contentExternal link. You will occasionally take photos or cover eventsExternal link through short videos. We would also love to hear your own creative ideas. As a student, you know better than anyone what our audience finds fun, relatable and interesting.

What will you do?

You will:

  • create social media content, mainly videos and occasionally photos, about education, research and activities for prospective and current EB students, alumni and anyone else interested in EB;
  • make videos in which you interview students, show a day in your life as a student, or explain information about events such as information sessions in a clear and accessible way;
  • appear on camera or record voice-overs for videos;
  • attend events and cover them through photos and videos;
  • edit videos in CapCut and create designs in Canva Pro. Tutorials are available;
  • share your own ideas for relevant, current and trending content;
  • on average create 1 video per week.

This job is a great fit for you if you:

  • are a UvA Economics and Business Bachelor’s or Master’s student;
  • have obtained at least 60 European Credits (EC);
  • have experience creating content for TikTok, Instagram or YouTube Shorts. This is an advantage;
  • enjoy appearing on camera and recording voice-overs;
  • are proactive and enjoy coming up with and developing your own video ideas;
  • keep up with social media trends and developments;
  • preferably have some experience with CapCut and Canva Pro, or are keen to learn;
  • are available from mid-August, and no later than 1 September 2026, until 1 September 2027.

What do we offer?

We offer:

  • a paid student job for 2 hours per week, with flexible working hours;
  • a friendly and supportive social media team that will help you in your work;
  • room for your own ideas and the chance to develop your skills in social media and communication;
  • access to our online CapCut training, so you can improve your editing skills;
  • access to CapCut and Canva Pro.

Would you like to use your creativity for our social media channels? Email your CV and a short motivation to socialmedia-eb@uva.nlExternal link by 5 June. Are you active on social media yourself? Please include a few examples of videos you have made.