Working Student Content Creator

Picnic
Amsterdam +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for creative students who execute end-to-end content workflows and collaborate across teams, with a focus on social media and employer branding in Amsterdam.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who thrive in diverse, startup environments and want to make an impact
    — “You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact.”
  • Students who are fluent in English and can adapt content across LinkedIn and Instagram
    — “Turn Raw Stories into High-Engagement Assets: Capture real, behind-the-scenes moments and turn everyday footage into clips that our target persona actually wants to watch on LinkedIn and Instagram.”

Things to consider

  • Requires a minimum of 16 hours per week for at least 6 months
    — “Available for at least 16 hrs p/w (the more, the merrier!) for a minimum of 6 months.”
  • Work arrangement is likely in-office due to the emphasis on collaboration and on-camera direction
    — “Working alongside recruiters, campaign managers, and designers, you’ll turn daily life behind the scenes into engaging content.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight mobile-first editing and social media content creation experience in your resume
    — “Master the End-to-End Creative Process: Pitch bold ideas, direct colleagues on camera, shoot mobile-first, and cut the final edit.”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of brand consistency and visual storytelling in your portfolio
    — “Refine Visual Craft & Brand Consistency: Sharpen your eye for pacing, color, and smart branding to make every piece of content look pro and cohesive.”
  • Emphasize your fluency in English and any additional language skills in your application
    — “Fluent in English (Dutch, French, or German is a plus).”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • creating engaging content
  • capturing behind-the-scenes moments
  • building brand consistency
Typical background
currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Media, Film, Communication, Design, or a related creative field

Skills & requirements

Required

Content CreationSocial Media ManagementVideo Editing

Preferred

After EffectsPhotography

Stack & domain

Adobe SuiteCapcutShort-form EditingMobile-first Content CreationSocial Media Content CreationVideo ProductionVisual CraftBrand ConsistencyProject ManagementPhotographyAfter EffectsCreativityCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingAttention To DetailTime ManagementMediaFilmDesign

About the role

Original posting from Picnic

In a nutshell

We’re looking for a hands-on, creative Content Creator Working Student to help tell our story. You’ll own our employer branding organic social content from start to finish brainstorming bold concepts, shooting, editing, and hitting the publish button. Working alongside recruiters, campaign managers, and designers, you’ll turn daily life behind the scenes into engaging content that stops top-talent scroll and gets them excited to join our ride.

Tricks of the trade

Master the End-to-End Creative Process: Pitch bold ideas, direct colleagues on camera, shoot mobile-first, and cut the final edit.

Turn Raw Stories into High-Engagement Assets: Capture real, behind-the-scenes moments and turn everyday footage into clips that our target persona actually wants to watch on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Refine Visual Craft & Brand Consistency: Sharpen your eye for pacing, color, and smart branding to make every piece of content look pro and cohesive.

Your superpowers

Currently enrolled student: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Media, Film, Communication, Design, or a related creative field.

Strong short-form editing chops: Hands-on experience with Adobe Suite and CapCut, with a strong feel for hooks, retention editing, tempo, sound design, and color grading/color theory.

Comfortable behind the lens: Confident shooting content on both a smartphone and a camera, with a solid eye for framing, lighting, and composition.

Systems thinker: You know how to build organized project files that can be easily adapted and reused across different social platforms.

Language & Communication: Fluent in English (Dutch, French, or German is a plus).

Availability: Available for at least 16 hrs p/w (the more, the merrier!) for a minimum of 6 months.

Bonus: Working knowledge of After Effects for animations/graphics, or photography skills.

Don’t tick all the boxes yet? Picnic is the perfect learning environment for the highly ambitious and the deeply curious. If you align with Picnic’s mission, please feel free to send your application through.

Picnic Perks

🚀Every expert was once a beginner!

You’ll have plenty of chances to grow, whether it's through our casual Lunch & Learn sessions or team specific trainings. We're especially keen on keeping great talent around; perform well as a working student, and we would love to explore transitioning you into a full-time role. 

🌍Make a difference

You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place! 

🤝Teamwork makes the dream work

With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks 

Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

💪Stay healthy

Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials.

There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing! 

💰Attractive package

You’ll receive a gross hourly wage of €16,75 (incl. holiday pay) along with a laptop to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed, depending on your location. 

Source: Picnic careers

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