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SCP 7924 Film and TV Screening Assistant

University of Exeter Internships
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Job Summary

 

The Communications, Drama and Film department require a current PGT or PGR student as a Screening Assistant to provide support to the film team through screening DVDs. You will collect DVDs from the library’s screening collection and screen films/TV programmes to UG and PG students in term-time. You will stay for the first five minutes or so to check the recording is playing correctly and to return the DVD to the collection at the end of the screening. There are usually c. 14-16 screenings a week. Each screening is calculated as worth an hour’s pay. 

 

This role is part of the Student Campus Partnership (SCP) scheme and offers around 200 hours of work in total from September 2025 to May 2026. You will work from Streatham campus.

 

 

Key Dates

 

Closing Date: 22/9/2025

Interview Date: 25/9/2025

Start Date: ASAP after 22/9/2025

End Date: 31/05/2026

 

Pay: £14.12 per hour (includes rolled in holiday pay)

 

 

 

Purpose of the Role

 

To provide support to the film team through screening DVDs. 

 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

 

  • Collect and return DVDs from library screening collection (ask at desk)
  • Screen DVDs in correct location according to provided timetable
  • This is an independent role

 

 

Training and Development - What Skills and Experience will this Opportunity Provide?

 

You will be asked to complete the university’s mandatory online training in: 

  • Prevent Duty - Inclusive, Cohesive and Safe Universities 
  • Equality and Diversity Introduction 
  • Health and Safety Introduction 
  • Information Governance

 

Support Available

 

  • The screening assistant is supported in their role by the library and line managed by Film DoE

 

 

The Benefits

 

  • Having a job that allows you to ‘give something back’ to the community
  • Flexible and relatively undemanding role that fits in well with PhD level study 
  • Awards nomination in the University of Exeter Employment Awards.
  • Reference

 

 

About You (Person Specification)

 

Degree and Attainment

  • Current PGT or PGR student for the duration of the internship

 

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Familiar with AV systems and DVD players
  • Ability to remain calm and liaise with AV support where necessary

 

Personal Qualities and Attributes

  • This is a role that requires a reliable and self-motivated individual who is able to provide a consistently good experience for the students. 

 

 

About the University Department

Film is a member of the thriving Communications, Drama and Film department. The screening assistant provides a vital role in ensuring students experience films as a collective in a screening environment and enables the students to complete a high quality film education. 

 

Student Campus Partnership (SCP) Scheme Requirements

 

  • Applicants must have current student status or proof of an acceptance on a degree at the University of Exeter.
  • Applicants must be a student for the full duration of the internship.
  • The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.  
  • The University of Exeter is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to attracting and recruiting people with disabilities and retaining and supporting staff with disabilities. If an applicant declares a disability and meets all the essential criteria, they will be invited to interview.
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and engage with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark) and LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion).
  • We welcome applications from all eligible students and in particular those from underrepresented groups. Selection and recruitment itself will be based entirely on merit alone unless there are multiple applicants demonstrating equal merit. In this clear circumstance, preference would be shown to applicants from under-represented groups. This is in line with lawful positive action measures under sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act 2010.
  • All applicants are required to provide their employer with proof of their Right to Work in the UK before they start work. You can find information on the Paid Time pages.
  • All interns need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
  • Undergraduate students can work a maximum of 15 hours per week in term-term or full-time hours in vacation.
  • Full time Postgraduate students can work a maximum of 6 hours per week and no more than 180 hours per year, this includes those working already working as Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PTA). You may work more hours with written permission from your academic.
  • You can check here for further details on the Scheme eligibility.

 

How to Apply

 

  • Please download and complete the attached Internship Application Form and upload to the job on Handshake. Please make sure you have downloaded the latest copy of the Internship Application Form. 
  • Guidance and useful tips for completing your application are found on the Internship Application Form. 
  • Refer to the job details contained within the advert when writing your personal statement.
  • Use the STAR approach to evidence each requirement in the Person Specification. 
  • You should insert the correct reference code on the application form: SCP 7924 
  • Please save your Internship Application Form as ‘your surname - your forename – SCP 7924’ 
  • The University is a Disability Confident employer and as such this policy applies to recruitment through the Internship Schemes. Applicants who identify a disability on the application form will be offered an interview if their application demonstrates they meet the essential criteria. 
  • Please also include details of reasonable adjustments you may need for an interview or to undertake the role. 
  • You should explain why you would like to work for the employing organisation and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role. 

 

Further Guidance and Support

 

  • You can refer to the My Career Zone Digital resources on application and interview preparation here.   
  • If you need support with your application, you can book an appointment with a Career Zone Advisor by emailing careers@exeter.ac.uk. 
  • Unless stated, interview expenses will not be paid.
  • It is recommended that you check your online presence on social media to ensure it represents you well, as some employers may undertake online research of their applicants. 
  • If you have any questions, you can email the Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk