Digital Marketing & Brand Growth Assistant

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. Job Title: Digital Marketing & Brand Growth Assistant, Temi African Groceries Ltd. are seeking a motivated Digital Marketing & Brand Growth Assistant to support their online presence, content creation, customer engagement and e-commerce marketing activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the founder to develop creative marketing ideas, improve brand visibility and support customer acquisition. This opportunity is ideal for a student studying Marketing, Business, Digital Media, Communications or a related discipline who wants practical experience working with a growing consumer brand. The internship offers flexible remote working, practical learning opportunities and involvement in meaningful business projects., 1. Social Media & Content Creation

• Create engaging content for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
• Develop short-form videos, including Instagram Reels and TikTok content.
• Assist with scheduling and publishing approved social media posts.
• Support brand storytelling through product demonstrations, educational content and customer experiences.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve audience engagement and brand awareness.
2. Digital Marketing & Brand Development
• Develop and maintain a structured monthly social media content calendar.
• Support digital marketing campaigns and product promotions.
• Research current digital marketing trends and identify relevant opportunities.
• Monitor social media engagement and performance.
• Recommend improvements to content strategy based on performance insights.
3. E-commerce & Customer Engagement
• Assist with Shopify product descriptions and basic SEO optimisation.
• Support email marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
• Contribute ideas for product bundles and online promotions.
• Identify opportunities to improve the online shopping experience.
• Support initiatives to encourage customer engagement and repeat purchases.
4. Market Research & Business Growth
• Conduct competitor and market research.
• Identify emerging consumer trends and relevant marketing opportunities.
• Research potential audiences beyond the brand's existing customer base.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen brand positioning and digital visibility., Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  
  Currently studying Marketing, Business, Digital Media, Communications or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and enthusiasm for digital content creation.
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok and other social media platforms.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in digital marketing, branding and business development.
Desirable
• Basic experience using Canva or similar design tools.
• Familiarity with CapCut or other video editing applications.
• Basic understanding of Shopify or other e-commerce platforms.
• Awareness of SEO, email marketing or social media analytics.
• Interest in food, culture or African consumer brands.
Previous professional marketing experience is not essential. What the Student Will Gain
• Practical digital marketing experience within a growing UK consumer brand.
• Hands-on exposure to content strategy, Shopify and e-commerce marketing.
• Opportunities to develop a portfolio of marketing projects.
• Experience analysing marketing performance and recommending improvements.
• Insight into business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) marketing.
• Direct mentoring, guidance and feedback from the business founder.
• A professional reference upon successful completion of the placement.
  
  Temi African Groceries Ltd is a growing UK-based African food brand specialising in authentic, high-quality African food products, including traditional pepper sauce mixes, cooking ingredients and snacks.
Our mission is to make authentic African flavours more accessible, convenient and enjoyable for customers across the UK. We serve customers nationwide through our e-commerce website, www.temiafrik.com, and a growing network of independent retail stockists. As we continue expanding, we are looking for a creative and enthusiastic student to support our digital marketing and brand growth initiatives.