Oxbridge Summer Scholars Social Media Executive

Job Description: Social Media Executive part-time role (est 20h/week)

Company: Oxbridge Summer Scholars

Location: Fully remote (within UK)

About Us

Oxbridge Summer Scholars (OSS) is an internationally operated educational organisation delivering residential academic enrichment programmes in the UK hosted at Oxford and Cambridge college venues.

Our two week programmes give ambitious 14 to 18 year olds from around the world the chance to study Medicine Law Business or Science and Technology alongside expert tutors while living and learning inside historic Oxford and Cambridge colleges. OSS is an independent organisation and is not affiliated with the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative camera comfortable Social Media Executive to own OSSs Instagram and TikTok presence and build out our footprint on other platforms. This is a fully remote role. You will plan film edit and post content that captures life at our programmes follow trends closely enough to adapt them to our brand and grow an engaged audience that turns into applications.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management

Own and grow OSSs Instagram and TikTok from content calendar to daily posting and community management

Develop and test other platforms such as YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn to find where our audience engages most

Track follower growth engagement and reach and adjust strategy based on what the data shows Content Creation

Appear on camera regularly presenting and narrating content that puts a face to OSS

Produce and edit short-form video content using professional video editing software (e.g. CapCut Adobe Premiere Pro DaVinci Resolve) and design static carousel and other visual assets using graphic design tools such as Canva Figma Adobe Creative Suite and similar platforms

Adapt the same story for each platforms format and audience rather than posting one version everywhere

Ensure all content complies with copyright regulations media usage rights and consent requirements particularly when capturing or publishing content featuring individuals during on-site events

Coordinate with photographers and videographers to plan content production communicate creative briefs and manage deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality execution Trend and Growth Ownership

Stay on top of TikTok and Instagram trends sounds and formats and translate them into content relevant to OSS and our students

Build a content pipeline that supports both audience growth and enrolment working with the admissions and marketing team on messaging

Identify and manage relationships with UGC creators and influencers in the education and student travel space to promote our programmes

Other Responsibilities

Support the wider marketing team with content needs for campaigns launches and events Required Skills and Experience

1 to 2 years of experience running social media with particular strength in Instagram and TikTok

Experience managing several social media platforms at the same time

Experience working on social media for other projects or brands not only a single account

Comfortable and confident appearing on camera as the face of our content

A genuine love of photo and video editing not just a working knowledge of it

Experience working with UGC creators and influencers from outreach through to briefing and content approval

Bachelors degree

Native English speaker or C1 to C2 level of proficiency with a strong instinct for what makes content shareable

Being based in the UK or able to travel there during the summer intakes is preferred particularly if that trip is easy for you to make

A genuine passion for content creation and social media ideally with an interest in education or student travel

If you love creating content are glued to TikTok trends before they peak and want to help ambitious students discover what studying at Oxford and Cambridge colleges feels like we would love to hear from you