Creative Copywriter

Vision Christian Media isn’t just another workplace; it’s a dynamic ministry organisation committed to spreading the Gospel far and wide since its inception in 1988. Our mission is to deliver the Good News through various media platforms, reaching every corner of Australia and beyond. From broadcast radio to digital publications, streamed podcasts to engaging videos, people connect with Vision for inspiration, uplifting music, and thought-provoking messages. Alongside these offerings, we provide a syndicated national news service, a prayer helpline, and an online store designed to support individuals in seeking God daily. https://vision.org.au/about-us

As the ministry’s Creative Copywriter, you will play a pivotal role in creating, reviewing, and editing content and communicating the heart of the Ministry to the community. This role requires a writer with a distinctive tone of voice to ensure messaging that aligns with our brand and resonates with our target audience. This role will involve applying outstanding communication talents across various platforms and mediums, including digital, print, direct marketing, and other advertising. Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with the management team on weekly e-newsletters, and quarterly print publications to ensure content aligns with the ministry’s purposes. This is more than just a job; it is a ministry opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning: Develop content schedules and campaign strategies.
• Writing: Produce high-quality written content across various content streams.
• Research: Conduct research to gather information on relevant topics to create accurate and informative content.
• Stay updated: Stay current with Ministry trends and emerging topics.
• Providing feedback: Provide constructive feedback to stakeholders. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams to streamline messaging and content needs. 
• Quality assurance: Edit and proofread content to ensure consistency, grammar accuracy, and adherence to brand guidelines. Continuously optimise and refine content based on performance metrics and feedback.
• Compliance: Ensure all content complies with applicable codes, usage rights, etc.
• Deadline management: Manage content production schedules to meet deadlines, ensure timely delivery of projects, and ensure planning schedule integrity.

Requirements for the role

The ideal applicant will have:

• Appropriate industry and sector qualification(s) with proven experience.
• Experience with NFP communications and Christian-motivated charities.
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience across multiple communication channels.
• Proven ability to discern, select, develop, edit/review and present content.
• Great attention to detail, especially in editing content to ensure grammatical accuracy and alignment of content to the Ministry’s content and style guidelines.
• Natural gifting to produce high-quality written content for various content streams.
• Willingness to step up, investigate and recommend ideas where appropriate.
• Great cross-organisational communication skills. 
• Proven ability to multitask in a busy environment and good time management skills.
• Strong awareness and motivation in the pursuit of excellence.
• Mature, balanced and wise judgment.
• Willingness to align with our organisation’s mission, values, and core beliefs. https://vision.org.au/core-beliefs 

How to apply

If this position sounds like you, and you would like to join our team in sunny Queensland, please follow the Seek application process by midnight Sunday, 12th of May 2024.

 Applicants are required to

1. Submit your cover letter (at most 2 x A4 pages) outlining your fit to:
   • the role, 
   • and organisation. 
2. Provide a current resume outlining your qualifications, skills, work history and experiences relevant to this role.

Please note:

• Only applicants who have the right and ability to work in Australia are eligible to apply.
• Obtaining a National Police Check will be part of this employment opportunity and will be obtained before any offer of employment is made.
• We encourage early application, as the position will be filled once the right candidate is identified.