This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and passionate environmentalist to join Australia’s leading advocacy organisation tackling invasive species-led extinctions and destruction whilst working from home.

We are looking for a values-aligned, talented senior media officer and writer with 5 years plus experience, to join a team making a big difference for native wildlife. This leading role will drive the communications of a dynamic national environmental organisation as we strive to save wildlife, stop extinctions and protect nature.

This position leads all non-fundraising copywriting at the Invasive Species Council to support the organisation and conservation teams and drives traditional media coverage. The position writes media releases, copy for website, emails and campaign materials. You will drive a consistent drumbeat of storytelling through copy for all communications channels to a range of audiences including supporters, the public and key targeted audience.

Your work will educate the public on the issues, engage our supporters in advocacy campaigns and build the reputation of the Invasive Species Council. You will ensure all communications across the organisation is of a high standard, scientifically accurate and meeting brand and messaging guidelines.

You will work closely with the Marketing and Development Director and the Advocacy Director to deliver the media strategy and develop content. Ultimately you will take our communications to new levels as we build a movement of Australians to defend against invasive species through strategic, audience-centric, compelling content.

Key Functions

1. Write content for all communication channels and activities with a focus on our website, media releases, eDMs and campaign materials.
2. Generate and promote compelling content for traditional media, including media releases to help ensure our leading campaigns are in the media spotlight.
3. Build copywriting, content production and media capacity by coaching members of the Invasive Species Council team.
4. Ensure brand guidelines are followed across all communications.
5. Manage a resource library for photos, videos, spokes and stories.
6. Measure and report on performance.

MORE INFOrmation

Contact Director of Marketing and Development Amber Sprunt on 0437 388 895 or at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Media Officer and Writer enquiry for further information.

A position description is attached.