Skills

Communication Social Media Content Creation Marketing Analytics Digital Marketing

Job Specifications

Social Media Marketing Intern (12-Month Placement)

Emerging Beats UK | Loughborough (Hybrid)

Company Overview

Emerging Beats UK is a student-led events and talent platform founded in April 2025 by two Loughborough University students. The organisation focuses on supporting and promoting student DJs through live events, digital content, and community-driven nightlife experiences.

Established in Loughborough, Emerging Beats UK has collaborated with over 40 student DJs and is currently expanding into Essex and Nottingham. The company operates with a strong community focus and a practical, hands-on approach. As a consistently profitable business, Emerging Beats UK offers performance and profit-based bonuses, linked to event outcomes and individual contribution.

Role Overview

Emerging Beats UK is seeking a Social Media Marketing Intern for a 12-month placement. This is a volunteer-based role designed for students completing a placement year or individuals seeking structured, long-term experience in social media, digital marketing, and event promotion.

The intern will support the planning and execution of social media activity, content creation, and digital promotion for live events and student talent. The role involves close collaboration with the founding team and exposure to the day-to-day operations of a growing events brand. The position is hybrid, based in Loughborough, combining remote work with on-site involvement at events where required.

Time Commitment & Placement Details

The placement runs for 12 months, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Annual leave entitlement is 28 days on a pro rata basis. Some flexibility may be required around event days, including occasional evenings or weekends, with time managed accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, create, and publish content across social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok.
Support digital marketing activity to promote events and student DJs.
Engage with the online student community through comments and direct messages.
Assist with live content capture at events when required.
Monitor basic engagement metrics and contribute ideas to improve performance.

What We Offer

A structured 12-month placement with clear responsibilities.
All work-related and on-site expenses covered.
Monthly performance- and profit-based bonuses linked to event success and individual contribution.
On-site access provided when required for work purposes.
Complimentary tickets to events when not working.
Opportunity for progression into a paid role, subject to performance and business growth.

Desired Skills & Requirements

Interest in social media, digital marketing, or content creation.
Familiarity with Instagram and TikTok in a marketing or content context.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage a student audience.
Interest in music, live events, or nightlife culture.
Basic understanding of analytics tools is advantageous but not essential.
Currently studying or recently graduated in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related discipline.

About the Company

Emerging Beats UK was founded in April 2025 by two students from Loughborough University with a mission to spotlight and elevate student talent across the UK. Born from a passion for music and community, we provide performance opportunities to student DJs and aim to redefine the student nightlife experience. After establishing ourselves within the vibrant Loughborough scene - where we’ve proudly given more than 25 student DJs the chance to perform - we’re now expanding to Essex and seeking to work with promoters and venues i... Know more