• Part time 0.6 FTE
• Melbourne CBD Location with flexible working arrangements

This newly created role is suited for an experienced communications practitioner, looking to contribute to a growing team and work for an organisation dedicated to changing business practices ‘for good’.

Working closely with the Digital Marketing, Communications and Events Manager, the Communications and Content Specialist will be responsible for taking the lead on our content strategy to support our refreshed brand and strategic vision.

The Role

At a high level this role will be championing our refreshed tone of voice to build our membership base, engage with our current members and drive wider brand awareness including:

• Developing and implementing a content strategy with a focus on tracking success and continuous improvement.
• Designing and leading targeted campaigns that speak to multiple audiences across our digital and social media channels.
• Building our content assets including pitching and writing stories, feature articles and case studies.
• Managing the Social Traders ‘newsroom’ including engaging with partners and media to produce relevant and read-worthy content.

About you

• You are a driven communications professional who knows how to create content that cuts through.
• You are constantly keeping on top of trending topics and news - always scoping the digital landscape for content opportunities.
• Your content strikes a balance between the emotive and the commercial. That’s why the copy you produce is eye-catching and engaging, yet always on brand and with our core audience and strategic goals in mind.

For more specific role requirements and key selection criteria be sure to review the Position Description attached.

THE ORGANISATION

We believe that now is the time to rethink how we can all make a significant and positive impact on our economy and communities.

Social Traders exists to transform the lives of Australians most in need, by mobilising the social enterprise sector and changing businesses practices to spend with social enterprise.

We do this by connecting social enterprise suppliers with business and government buyers, creating a social procurement marketplace. Our aim is to build social procurement as ‘business as usual’, creating a fair and equitable Australia.

Does this sound like you? Click Apply Now and send in your CV with a cover letter telling us why this job is for you and how you meet the selection criteria. Tip: This cover letter is a way to showcase your communication style.