• 12 month Full Time maximum term contract role based in Pyrmont, offering flexibility and hybrid home/office working
• Work in a supportive, innovative and cohesive team
• Join a passionate and values-based organisation working for the rights of every child

UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. In Australia, UNICEF Australia works with government and advocate bodies to defend children’s rights and support international development programs. UNICEF Australia is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

We need your help to tell this incredible story. UNICEF Australia is looking for a savvy content producer who knows what people in Australia want to read and can write a story they will remember. We need someone who can flip tired narratives and connect people with the experiences of children from Australia, our regional neighbours and around the world.

As a Content Producer, you will create content, from short emails to extensive blogs that make new audiences excited about children’s rights and show our supporters how they are making an impact. You will translate complex global issues into accessible and compelling language for audiences in Australia. And you’ll write confidently, with integrity, and make children’s rights a part of every conversation.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and produce engaging content for publication across a variety of offline and online channels
• Lead content and development of our supporter facing magazine and newsletters
• Support the partnerships and fundraising teams with donor-centric copywriting, email journeys and reports
• Support with photography and videography of key events, followed by editing and production of that content for our supporters
• Prepare content and briefs for influencers, corporate donors and partners
• Tailor content to specific audiences and channels in line with organisational objectives
• Development and optimisation of the content calendar and scheduling of content
• Results driven, self-motivated and can work as part of a highly collaborative team
• Collaborate with the brand and campaigns team in implementing the content strategy and evaluating content performance
• Will tell children’s stories honestly, ethically and in their own voices

Selection Criteria

1. Appropriate tertiary qualification in communications, marketing or other relevant area of study, or equivalent working experience.
2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience developing content for communications and marketing pieces with specific fundraising, brand engagement and advocacy calls to action.
3. An expert in copywriting, you have the ability to write and pitch editorial and other content ideas, and provide rationale grounded in propensity to directly support organisational objectives.
4. Demonstrated ability to identify, collect and curate content to support storytelling including regular photography and videography tasks.
5. Strong knowledge and skills with Adobe Creative Suite (inc. Adobe Premiere) to develop strong content and brand materials to use both offline and online. Graphic design experience a plus.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of human rights, international development and world affairs.
7. An eye for design and excellent attention to detail, preferably with demonstrable experience working with a content management system (eg Kentico).
8. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in a small, fast paced team.

Additional desirable experience

1. Experience developing marketing and communications content that supports each stage in the fundraising lifecycle: awareness, acquisition, on-boarding, conversion, engagement and re-engagement.
2. Experience in the not-for-profit sector.
3. Graphic design experience.
4. Experience writing copy for SEO objectives.
5. Understanding of ACFID and fundraising code of conduct

Benefits

• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which prioritises work outcome and not where you do your work
• A positive and values-driven work culture with ongoing social events
• A Wellbeing package which includes access to meditation, yoga, EAP and a Birthday day off
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, and additional leave provided for expecting mothers
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our HR team at [email protected], using the subject line: Content Producer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible for employment with UNICEF Australia you must be legally entitled to work in Australia and have satisfactory background checks prior to employment, such as mandatory police check and working with children check.