Digital Content Creator - Internship (Summer)

Make your summer count – design work that impacts lives, not just your CV.

We're a housing association, here to provide safe, affordable homes and to build stronger communities across the Midlands. And we're offering students the chance to join intern in our Communications & External Affairs team—where you'll use your design skills to help shape the way we engage with our tenants, colleagues, and communities.

Summer Internship:

8-10 weeks between 15th June –August 2026

Your Role:

Your Content Won't Gather Dust. From tenant newsletters and social media campaigns to high-impact video content and corporate publications, the work you create will be seen and used by thousands. Working alongside our in-house Communications team, you'll gain valuable experience across photography, video, and design that will stand out on your CV and portfolio.

Your day-to-day will see you:

• Creating engaging multimedia content—including graphics, photography, and video—for campaigns, reports, presentations, digital channels, and print.
• Supporting our internal and external communications teams by maintaining a consistent, digital-first brand identity across all platforms and materials.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to bring their messages to life through creative storytelling and visual design.
• Developing your technical toolkit in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro) to produce professional-grade audio and visual assets.
• Taking part in project work, mentoring, and development activities as part of your internship.

What we're looking for:

• Currently studying (or recently completed) a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline.
• A creative thinker with a good eye for detail.
• Confidence using design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar).
• A portfolio of your work (coursework, personal projects, or freelance) to showcase your skills.
• Enthusiasm, openness to feedback, and a genuine desire to learn.

How to apply:

Applications close on Sunday 15th February 2026.

• Apply online – Complete a short online application form.
• Recorded Video Interview – Bring your application to life by answering a few recorded questions.
• Assessment Centre – Shortlisted candidate will be invited to take part in our group assessment event, taking place between 25th – 27th March 2026.
• Final Interview – Interview with the hiring manager to showcase your career ambitions.
• Start your journey - Start with Midland Heart in Summer 2026.

Please note that should we reach a desired number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.