Job description
Main areas of focus: Social media content creation, digital engagement, brand awareness
Location: Remote – UK only (must be legally eligible to work in the UK)
Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK. charity: water UK is a remote-first team, though regular and last-minute in-person meetings or events in London, or around the UK, may occur.
JOB HIGHLIGHT
As a Social Media Intern at charity: water UK, you’ll help grow our newly launched UK Instagram channel and bring our online voice to life. You’ll develop creative content, collaborate with brand partners, and engage our community to increase awareness of the water crisis and our mission to solve it. Reporting to the Brand Partnerships and Marketing Manager, you’ll work closely with a passionate UK team and external creative partners to build a powerful and purposeful presence on social media.
YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR…
● Supporting the implementation of our UK organic social media strategy
● Creating content that aligns with brand tone and audience interests
● Shooting, editing, and posting content for Instagram
● Collaborating with our in-house team and creative agency to ideate fresh content
● Monitoring engagement and helping grow our online community
● Assisting with reporting on performance metrics and trends
● Maintaining content calendars and social workflow
YOU MUST HAVE…
● A passion for social media and eagerness to learn the ins and outs of digital content
● Experience using Canva (or similar tools) to design compelling visuals
● Demonstrated experience running social media accounts (personal or professional)
● A self-starting attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
● Strong attention to detail and a willingness to refine and improve
● A good design instinct and natural storytelling ability
● Reliable internet and a quiet space for remote working
NICE-TO-HAVES
● Experience with Mac and Google Workspace
● Familiarity with social media scheduling or listening tools like Sprout Social
● Ability to interpret basic analytics and metrics
● Exposure to research or data collection in a marketing context
YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF…
You’re a Creative Callum
You keep up with the latest social trends and can turn ideas into compelling, scroll-stopping content. You thrive with creative freedom and love to experiment with formats like Reels, Stories, and carousels.
You’re an Accurate Annie
You double-check your work, love clear systems, and bring structure to chaos. You care about quality and are proud of the content you publish.
You’re an Energetic Eddy
You’re proactive and curious. You bring a positive attitude to meetings, love learning from others, and are eager to contribute to a meaningful cause.
TEAM OVERVIEW
The Marketing and Brand Partnerships team at charity: water UK is a growing, high-energy group with a mission to raise awareness and mobilise supporters across the UK. As part of the wider global organisation, we focus on storytelling, strategic campaigns, and brand collaborations, and now, social media will be a key part of our growth.
HIRING TIMELINE
This role was posted on July 17, 2025 and will remain open for 4 weeks.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Term: 6 months
Schedule: 5 days/week, with occasional evening work
Compensation: £1,983 per month
Contract: Paid Internship
703 million people live without access to clean, safe drinking water, impacting the health, education, and life chances of 1 in 10 people around the world. This is a problem we know how to fix, and we’re rallying people to invest in sustainable solutions led by local partner organisations. At charity: water, we’re creating a new kind of charity. Through genuine transparency, an unshakable 100% model and a brand built around hope instead of guilt, we’re re-instilling confidence in non-profits and building a community of generous world-changers.
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