Senior Media Officer & Writer

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and passionate environmentalist to join Australia's leading advocacy organisation tackling invasive species-led extinctions and destruction whilst working from home. We are looking for a values-aligned, talented Senior Media Officer and writer with 5+ years experience, to join a team making a big difference for native wildlife. This leading role will drive the communications of a dynamic national environmental organisation as we strive to save wildlife, stop extinctions and protect nature.

• Position:Senior Media Officer and Writer.
• Reports to: Director of Marketing and Development.
• Basis: Full time.
• Location: Work from home or a shared office. Applicants close to Canberra/Sydney/ Melbourne/Brisbane/Katoomba are preferred.
• Duration: 2 year contract.
• Salary range: $90,000-$105,000 plus super.
• Added Benefits: In addition to 4 weeks annual leave, benefits include 1 week paid field work or study leave, 3 days leave between Christmas and New Years'; flexible working hours and reduced FBT salary packaging.

Context

The Invasive Species Council is going through a period of growth as we build a movement to protect native species and our environment. The position is part of the marketing team that consists of 2 other communications staff that are responsible for the website and social media and 4 fundraising staff.

Job description

This position leads all non-fundraising copywriting at the Invasive Species Council to support the organisation and conservation teams and drives traditional media coverage.

The position writes media releases, copy for website, emails and campaign materials. You will drive a consistent drumbeat of storytelling through copy for all communications channels to a range of audiences including supporters, the public and key targeted audience. Your work will educate the public on the issues, engage our supporters in advocacy campaigns and build the reputation of the Invasive Species Council. You will ensure all communications across the organisation is of a high standard, scientifically accurate and meeting brand and messaging guidelines.

You will work closely with the Marketing and Development Director and the Advocacy Director to deliver the media strategy and develop content.

Ultimately you will take our communications to new levels as we build a movement of Australians to defend against invasive species through strategic, audience-centric, compelling content.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for this role are to:

1. Write content for all communication channels and activities with a focus on our website, media releases, eDMs and campaign materials.
2. Generate and promote compelling content for traditional media, including media releases to help ensure our leading campaigns are in the media spotlight.
3. Build copywriting, content production and media capacity by coaching members of the Invasive Species Council team.
4. Ensure brand guidelines are followed across all communications.
5. Manage a resource library for photos, videos, spokes and stories.
6. Measure and report on performance.