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SalaryAbout the Association
Sutherland Shire Football Association is home to 26 community grassroots clubs and over 19,000 participants. We encompass all levels of football from grassroots to pur Shire Premier League (SPL) and WNPL (Sutherland Strikers).
About the Position:
The Communications Officer position is a “hands on” role, which focuses on external & internal communications. The role will manage social media and online platforms along with editing and developing written communication. Content development will be both, written and for video.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Develop and manage content plans and branding strategies for social media platforms, websites and digital content
- Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.
- Develop and enforce brand guidelines.
- Implement strategies to enhance internal and external communication
- Produce engaging and informative content for various channels (press releases, articles, blog posts, social media).
- Script, produce, and edit engaging video content for various channels.
- Ensure video content aligns with the organization's messaging and brand.
- Advanced copy writing for a variety of communications materials such as reports, SSFA annual report, brochures, email marketing, flyers and newsletters
- Respond to comments and messages on social media channels.
- Advanced editing for a variety of communications materials
- Proactively undertake media monitoring and scanning of relevant sources of news, information updates and ideas relevant to our work.
- Includes sourcing and filing copies of all media articles and clips SSFA is involved in generating with permission to distribute through SSFA communication channels.
- Developing written media pitches and releases
- Responsible for consistent brand representation and management
- Basic video editing skills
- Event coordination (for events across the organisation)
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Marketing, PR, or Communications
- Confident and competent user of technology (including video editing software, Wordpress, MailChimp and various social media channels and management platforms such as Buffer and Hootsuite)
- Strong communication skills & presentation
- Advanced writing and editing skills.
- Able to work within a team effectively as well as autonomously and produce content of a high standard.
- Able to work efficiently with strict deadlines.
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated relationship management experience.
- Demonstrated brand management experience.
- Current working with Children check.
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Develops and maintains effective networks with internal and external stakeholders.
- Embodies integrity, professionalism, and dedication.
- Shares knowledge, skills, and leadership with other organisations
The position description is indicative of the initial expectation of the role and subject to changes to SSFA goals and priorities, activities or focus of the job.
