Content Specialist – Supporter Experience Acquisition and Growth, Fundraising
Permanent, full‐time role based in Blackburn, Melbourne with hybrid working arrangements.
About the Role
This role is crucial in leading the development, curation and execution of content by crafting compelling narratives and engaging stories that drive our fundraising strategy. We are looking for someone who is not only a talented writer but also a strong interviewer and relationship builder, capable of conducting interviews, building relationships across all mission portfolios, and collating content from multiple sources to ensure alignment with strategic goals and campaign briefs.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage copy and content requirements across the Fundraising Department.
* Conduct interviews, develop transcripts and use strong storytelling and copywriting skills to create emotionally impactful content that connects with audiences (corporate partners, donors and other supporters).
* Establish a network of internal and external contacts to source story leads and content ideas.
* Provide editorial support for submissions, reports and other critical communication.
* Plan, build and maintain a comprehensive and diverse content library.
* Identify and implement continuous optimisations to improve the quality and depth of content.
Qualifications
* Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related discipline.
* 5+ years of experience in a content marketing role and/or content copywriting across a range of channels.
* Demonstrated ability to develop both emotional and rational copy that connects with the intended audience and aligns with strategic objectives.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling ability.
Benefits
* Salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650).
* Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, a purchased leave scheme (up to 8 weeks) and workplace support leave (5 days) for volunteering in Salvos initiatives.
* Flexible and hybrid WFH arrangements, access to Fitness Passport and consumer discounts.
* Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on‐the‐job skills and proficiency.
* Rewarding and purpose‐driven careers that have positive and sustainable social impacts.
How to Apply
We invite applications from compassionate individuals who share our mission and values. Please submit a current CV and a cover letter detailing your alignment with the essential requirements of the role via the application link.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work setting and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child‐safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child‐facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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