Student Assistant Positions in Communication and Outreach for The Animation Workshop, VIA University College

The Animation Workshop is seeking two students for two part-time student assistant positions within communication and outreach. The positions focus on promoting TAW’s degree programmes, training courses, and continuing education, as well as communicating TAW’s research and development activities.

We are looking for students who can work 10 hours per week and are motivated to join a small team working closely with our Communication Coordinator. You will help communicate student life, activities, and educational opportunities across our website and social media platforms.

We are looking for candidates who are structured, independent, and engaged, with a strong interest in storytelling, digital communication, and visual narratives, and who have experience with graphic tasks.

Key tasks may include:

• Production of Stories about student life and events
• Digital promotion of the school’s degree programmes and courses
• Communication of research and educational activities, including conferences, talks, masterclasses, etc.
• Distribution of graduation films across various platforms
• Practical tasks related to events and arrangements
• Archiving, reporting, and registration of materials and publications
• Content production for newsletters
• Preparation of press kits

We expect that you:

• Have started a relevant education within e.g. animation, storytelling, communication, media, film, games, XR studies etc.
• Value strong storytelling and can deliver high-quality content with clear messages
• Thrive in a flexible work environment where you manage your own time
• Are fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Have an interest in working with and learning about animation, games, and film industries

We offer:

• A position in a creative environment with a strong focus on well-being and diversity
• Flexible working conditions, including the possibility of remote work alongside your studies
• A broad professional network and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, lecturers, artists, professionals, and students
• An exciting, international workplace with both national and international partners
• A position where you gain relevant knowledge, competencies, and skills in communicating within a growing, international creative industry

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are set in accordance with the relevant collective agreement.

This is a fixed-term position that will end on 28 February 2027.
The workplace is located at Kasernevej 5, 8800 Viborg, Denmark.

Occasionally, irregular working hours and weekend work may occur during peak periods.

If you would like more information about the position, please contact Louise Thuesen by email: lou@via.dk or by phone: +45 87554959

Interested?

Applications must be submitted via our online recruitment system no later than 18 February 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on 20 February.
The preferred starting date is 1 March 2026.

Please read information about the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment here:
https://via.career.emply.com/persondatapolitik

VIA University College encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply.

About The Animation Workshop and VIA University College

The Animation Workshop (TAW) is organized as an educational and research cluster within Storytelling, Design and Business and is located at the former military barracks in Viborg.

Over the years, TAW has developed a strong, creative, and international environment for students, artists, and entrepreneurs within animation, graphic storytelling, and new media.

Today, TAW is recognized as a unique educational institution and a key creative driver in the development of the Danish animation, comics, and games industries.

Read more about TAW at:
www.animationworkshop.via.dk

and about TAW Research & Development at:
https://animationworkshop.via.dk/research-and-development

VIA University College is a university of applied sciences and one of Denmark’s largest educational institutions. We educate teachers, nurses, engineers, designers, and many others – in close collaboration with professional practice, grounded in research and with a global outlook. Our aim is to enable students with courage, passion, and curiosity to make a real impact on the world.

We take responsibility for society and for creating a sustainable future together with our partners. We build on a strong professional foundation while pushing the boundaries of how knowledge is developed, shared, and applied. We learn, succeed, and grow together in ambitious learning communities. This is reflected in VIA’s shared vision:
Take responsibility. Push boundaries. Learn together.

VIA in brief:

• 18,800 students enrolled in more than 40 professional bachelor’s degree programmes
• 20,000 students and course participants annually in diploma and continuing education programmes
• 2,040 employees across eight campuses in the Central Denmark Region
• In 2020, VIA was designated a UNESCO World Goals School for its work integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into education

Read more about VIA University College at:
http://www.via.dk