• Join one of Australia's largest independent environmental advocacy organisations
• Full time with hybrid work options
• Flexibility in location for the ideal candidate

WHO WE ARE

The Wilderness Society is an independent environmental advocacy organisation supported by around 40,000 engaged supporters. The work we do leverages our strong base to build a mass movement for climate action and nature conservation in Australia.

Since 1976, we've stood at the forefront of the country's most historic campaigns, including the Franklin River, Fraser Island, Tasmanian Forests, Great Australian Bight, James Price Point in the Kimberley and numerous World Heritage Areas.

THE ROLE

The Digital Content Coordinator will work to deliver our audience engagement strategies by creating engaging content for Wilderness Society web and social media platforms—including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram—to drive strategic communications goals.

This position is responsible for designing, producing and project managing the development of content for Wilderness Society social media channels and print publications. Collaboration with people across the organisation will be key in producing creative content for our different audience engagement channels.

The role will also proactively identify opportunities to elevate Wilderness Society campaigns and brand by leveraging social conversations, trending topics in the news cycle, external events, and other moments to deepen and grow engagement with key target audiences.

Strategy and Delivery

• Identify and create compelling content for the Wilderness Society’s digital channels.
• Design both digital and print collateral with support from the wider communications and campaigns teams. This includes multi-use creative content for web, email, print, social media and video (e.g., copy, photos, videos, animated GIFs).
• Manage content development for quick-turnaround projects to larger ongoing campaigns.
• Working with internal stakeholders and external providers as required to deliver content and projects to timelines.
• Produce material for target audiences while maintaining consistent brand voice and guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of social media strategies and tactics for campaigns, fundraising, media and mobilisation teams.
• Support the distribution of media stories, coordinate media releases and monitor media mentions.

Budget management, reporting and campaign evaluation

• Ensure all activity is delivered within agreed budgets and established timeframes
• Assist the Social Media Producer to track and report on the performance of social media content and engagement of online communities.

People and Communication

• Engage with the Communications team in daily content planning and scheduling via Zoom.
• Ensure all external interactions portray TWS as a professional and caring organisation with a passion for its purpose.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and campaign leads across all national locations.
• Actively seek professional development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a media production role.
• Advanced graphic design, image and video editing skills, using Adobe Suite (or similar) and Canva.
• Proven ability to produce artwork and share-worthy collateral across multiple platforms: website, social media, print, digital etc.
• Strong understanding of print, layout and production requirements
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, excellent verbal/written communication, proofreading skill and project management experience.
• Ability to take initiative and think creatively
• The ability to adapt complex issues into simple concepts and tailor messages to different audiences and mediums
• Experience using a consistent social media voice, tone and in breaking news situations or on controversial issues.
• Experience with media monitoring platforms and distributing media updates.
• Commitment to the Wilderness Society’s values
• Collaborative by nature, with experience working across dispersed teams and comfortable with absorbing and applying constructive feedback from colleagues.

WHY WORK FOR US

You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference by being part of one of the oldest and most successful independent environmental groups in Australia. The Wilderness Society offers generous conditions and a supportive environment that helps employees to balance their personal and work life.

• Genuine flexibility in working hours, including hybrid working
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year plus an additional 3 days off over the end of year
• 15 days of personal leave a year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Ongoing career and professional development

We encourage people from all diverse backgrounds to apply. Diversity includes gender, LGBTQI+, First Nations people, persons from different cultures/religions and differing physical abilities (including neuro-diversity).

A position description is attached.