who we are

Sea Shepherd Australia is a non-profit marine conservation organisation, that campaigns to defend, conserve and protect the ocean. Our mission is to protect defenceless marine wildlife and end the destruction of habitat in the world’s oceans. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced oceanic ecosystems, Sea Shepherd Australia works to ensure their survival for future generations.

Sea Shepherd sees the key threats to ocean to be, Plastic Pollution, Illegal Fishing, Climate Change, and threats to vulnerable and endangered species.

the opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Digital Marketing and Communications Manager to join our passionate and effective team. If you are a communications professional looking to develop your career and have a positive, direct impact on our oceans, then this is the opportunity for you!

We are seeking a motivated, independent, values-driven person with a passion and understanding of the not-for-profit sector. This role will suit someone who is enthusiastic, organised, with a can-do attitude and a flexible approach to tasks. You have the option to work remotely, or be based out of our head office in Williamstown, Melbourne (or a combination of the two to suit your needs). It is both a reactive and pro-active environment so it is essential that you are able to cope with rapidly changing conditions.

Our key values are Impact, Kindness and Connection, so if you prioritise kindness, and would love to come and connect with us to have the most effective impact on the marine environment then we want to meet you!

Who you are

• You have a deep passion for marketing, communications, and creating change through impactful campaigns.
• You are a natural storyteller with robust communication skills, particularly in writing.
• You possess the ability to think holistically about an organisation, its growth, and how its mission can be translated into successful branding, communications and marketing campaigns.
• You have experience in developing and measuring marketing campaigns through various channels, including paid advertising.
• You must be comfortable working independently and be confident with virtual and online communication methods as many of our team are dispersed across states.

what you will be doing

• Creating content briefs for Content Producer and Graphic Designer
• Providing feedback/approving creative content from Content Producer and Graphic Designer
• Liasing with internal and external stakeholders to create marketing/communication campaigns
• Managing website, including creating and updating webpages
• Using meltwater to distribute proactive and reactive media releases
• Creating and managing advertising campaigns using Meta Ads

• Working with Content producer and Campaigner's to produce communication plans and media plans for events and campaigns.
• Strategise social media content, including researching current trends.
• Plan and schedule social media content with Content Producer using platforms such as Hootsuite and Meta Business Suite.
• Use Mailchimp to create an EDMs, Fundraising and Merchandise campaigns
• Analyse social media post performance and create weekly wrap-ups from results

WHAT we're looking for

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in marketing, digital marketing,
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write and edit content across a variety of channels.
• Experience using Google Analytics, collecting and reporting on digital data. Digital marketing campaign experience, including paid advertising for social media.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a cohesive team environment.
• Naturally inquisitive, thrives on troubleshooting, and finding creative solutions.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• Comfortable liaising at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.

If this sounds like you please don't hesitate, reach out, we would love to meet you!!

Don’t delay – apply today. We will be shortlisting as we go and will appoint the right person as soon as we find them.

Please click 'Apply Now' below to submit your application.

For any questions about the role – please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Digital Marketing & Communications Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.