You’ll craft compelling and thoughtful communications for Australia’s biggest charities.

JOB SUMMARY

As a writer at Marlin Communications, you’ll craft authentic, persuasive, and inspiring copy for charities, causes and not-for-profit organisations. 

As a member of our Creative team, you will prepare copy drafts for review by the Head of Copy, making sure our clients' fundraising communications are both on-brand and effective, bringing their mission and impact to life through your words. 

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR…

• Writing fundraising copy for direct marketing channels (direct mail, inserts and door drops), emails, and web pages that is sharp, aligns with the brand tone of our clients, and inspires the reader
• Writing rational, information rich copy and passionate emotional stories to tight deadlines
• Collaborating with a design partner to create communications that look and sound good
• Responding to feedback from clients and the Head of Copy effectively and often under pressure
• Owning voice and tone for The Lift, Marlin’s monthly newsletter, and other Marlin house projects as assigned.

YOU MUST HAVE…

• At least 5 years’ experience writing and editing copy for a strong brand
• A diverse portfolio of copy examples including web, print, advertising, email, and social
• Proven expertise writing both engaging short and long-form copy
• An ability to adapt copy voice & tone to align with various audiences
• Incredible attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent grammar skills and ability to proofread your own work
• A sense of humour.

IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE…

• Experience writing copy for a cause or a purpose-driven brand
• Experience conducting interviews with case studies.

YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF...

You're a team player who genuinely loves collaboration

You take pride in your work

You never stop at the first draft and find the phrase “good enough” personally offensive

You’re 100% committed to making a difference in the world. 

TEAM OVERVIEW

The Creative team is an experienced group made up of copywriters, designers and a Creative Director, who are all passionate about using their creative skills for good. This job reports to the Head of Copy.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

At Marlin, we work with around 30 Australian and New Zealand organisations; including Vinnies, Bush Heritage Australia, Plan International and the Refugee Council of Australia. We help them to develop branding platforms, execute direct response advertising, fundraising and marketing campaigns.

Marlin is a rare organisation – one of Australia’s only advertising agencies dedicated solely to the not-for-profit sector. We are carbon neutral, we are a B Corporation, we are creatively driven. We do complex and beautiful work.