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Digital Communications Officer / Copywriter

Wilderness Australia
  • Hours: Full time (negotiable)
  • Location: Sydney CBD
  • Wage: $65,000 to $76,000 per year (plus super) dependant on experience and skill level.
  • Reporting line: Campaign Manager

Position overview:

We are looking for a highly energetic and keen-to-learn communicator who has demonstrable skills in copy writing and online publishing. Previous experience working in the Australian media environment or in a copywriting position required. The role would be ideally suited to an individual looking for opportunities beyond the Australian media industry who is keen to work in a fast-paced campaign environment.

Key aspects of the role will involve:

  • Writing, drafting and designing fundraising emails and content for web pages, landing pages, donate forms, social media ads, and eDMs
  • Using the NationBuilder CRM platform to write, design, format and send mass-emails to supporters about the Foundation's campaigns
  • Using Photoshop and Adobe Suite to design day-to-day graphics to accompany written copy for online publications
  • Writing, designing and managing social media content- Creating and designing online ads and content to target key audiences in collaboration with creative agencies
  • Liaising with web developers and creative agencies to design webpages and landing pages
  • Liaising with web developers and creative agencies to problem solve website bugs and technical issues
  • Maintaining and editing website news and blog pages in collaboration with op-ed writers
  • Working with a creative designer to implement the organisation's style guide in letters and publications
  • Keeping abreast of the latest campaign news and relaying it to the appropriate staff and individuals
  • Attending campaign events around NSW

Required skills (must be demonstrated through previous experience):

  • Minimum of two years working in the Australian media or communications industry
  • Ability to write copy to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Eye for detail and communicating complex ideas simply
  • Deep interest in developing new skills and talents
  • High level of computer and technical skills including with Microsoft Office365 and cloud-based systems such as Google Drive
  • High level of social media and website/online publishing skills
  • Ability to work within a very close-knit team
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a range of consultants
  • An avid problem-solver
  • Creative thinker, writer and designer
  • Ability to handle high-stress situations
  • Passion for protecting nature

Desirable skills:

  • Experience using Photoshop, Premiere Pro and InDesign (or equivalent photo/video editing software)
  • Experience using NationBuilder or CRM online environment
  • Previous experience working with demographics or market segmentation
  • Understand the Facebook advertising platform, including different types of advertising campaigns and audience selections
  • Previous experience in videography, photography and drone flying
  • Understanding of the Australian media landscape
  • Interest in the outdoors
  • Hold an Australian drivers licence

If you would like to discuss the details of the position further call Harry on 0490 010 909.

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