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