Job description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Environmental Justice Australia is a national public interest legal organisation, using the law for a safe climate, environmental justice, nature protection, First Nations justice – and a radically better world.
We’re looking for a digital content producer to create engaging social media and web content that speaks to the environmental and justice issues we seek to solve, the court cases and legal interventions we run, and the communities we serve.
ABOUT YOU
This role will suit a creative digital storyteller with experience writing, developing, editing and producing content across a range of platforms.
You’re a fast learner with strong written and visual communication skills and a flair for creating thumb-stopping content. You have a deep understanding of social media trends and platforms, and solid copywriting, graphic design and video skills.
You’re a creative problem solver, in your element working in a fast-moving environment with several different balls in the air.
You may have worked, trained or volunteered in a digital media, communication, campaign or marketing role. But even if you don’t meet all of the selection criteria, if you have social media and digital communication skills, you’re hungry to learn and passionate about climate and environmental justice, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
This three-day-a-week, 12 month position sits in EJA’s collaborative and multidisciplinary Engagement Team, creating content across our program areas.
Environmental Justice Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise structural barriers like racism, ableism, classism, homophobia and sexism impact opportunities to gain paid experience, so we also value your broader skills and knowledge. We especially encourage First Nations, people of colour, LGBTQI+ people, neurodivergent folks and those living with disabilities to apply.
SALARY: The salary band for this grade 3 role is $76,115 to $83,140 pro rata (meaning $45,669 to $49,884 for 3 daysper week), plus superannuation and leave loading, depending on experience. Terms and conditions of employment are based on the SCHADS award with over-agreement salary and conditions.
LOCATION: EJA’s head office is in Melbourne, but for the right candidate who is prepared to travel occasionally, we will consider other locations in Australia.
ABOUT US
Environmental Justice Australia is a national public interest legal organisation. We use the law to protect nature and safeguard our climate. We support First Nations people fighting for Country and Culture. We empower communities to put justice at the heart of this continent.
We run landmark court cases and legal interventions to hold power to account. To compel governments to act. To transform industries. To win environmental justice – and create a radically better world.
For more than 30 years, we’ve been fighting for environmental justice. We have a strong track record and some incredible successes inside and outside the courtroom for the people, places and wildlife we love.
We are proudly non-profit, non-government, and funded by donations from the community.
Read more about what we do and how we do it at www.envirojustice.org.au/work-with-us.
OUR VALUES
Collaboration: We work in partnership with community and other organisations because we are in this together.
Respect: We treat everyone with respect and we value different perspectives as we know we can learn something from everyone.
Ambition: We aim high and are at all times focused on achieving maximum impact for nature, climate and communities.
Positivity: We maintain hope and a positive approach because we believe we can change the world.
Justice: We are driven by our sense of justice – it’s at the core of everything we do.
THE ROLE
The Content Producer is a new part-time role in EJA’s Engagement Team. The producer will develop creativeon-message and on-brand digital content – web pages, email updates, social media tiles and quick explainer videos– to drive engagement with EJA’s legal work, our issues and the communities we serve.
The producer will work closely with EJA’s communications team – our senior media coordinator, digital campaigner and digital engagement and fundraising coordinator – as well as with lawyers and campaigners across our legal teams.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop creative on-message and on-brand digital content to drive social media engagement and achieve program objectives.
- Create and produce content across social media, website and email campaigns, using Wordpress, Canva, InShot, Hootsuite and Campaign Monitor (or equivalent tools, with training as required).
- Assist with planning and executing content calendars, ensuring content is scheduled and published on time – in a dynamic environment where circumstances and priorities can change fast.
- Help engage our online community by responding to messages and comments on social media and public-facing email inboxes.
- Track, test and report on how content is performing, and assist with digital insights, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
- Stay on top of innovative and new ideas/technologies across digital and social media. Help make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Be a team player who is willing to pitch in, take initiative and work with some autonomy. Contribute to the EJA team and the running of the organisation and office.
- Stay on top of climate justice, First Nations justice and environmental issues.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills – experience developing, producing and editing compelling digital content, preferably in a paid or volunteer campaigning, communications, digital media or marketing context.
- Demonstrated experience producing and delivering compelling digital content – including content ideation, web production, search engine optimisation, basic graphic design and (ideally) basic video production.
- Deep understanding of social media platforms and trends. Proficient in the use of Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Youtube etc.
- Ability to work effectively with some autonomy and accountability, to plan and manage simultaneous projects with competing deadlines; take initiative and self-motivation.
- Show consideration for others, work well with people with different working styles, and treat all people with dignity and respect.
- Bonus points for copywriting skills, digital marketing and SEO, google analytics, video production skills and experience using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
Qualifications
- Formal qualifications are not essential for this role, but training in communications, digital media, marketing orrelated fields (as well as work experience, volunteering and industry placements) will be highly regarded.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and conditions for this role will be negotiated based on the following:
- The position is a three-day-a-week, 12 month contract.
- EJA encourages flexible work arrangements and there is some scope for negotiation with respect to days and hours of work.
- The role is based in Melbourne at our office in Carlton, with travel outside Melbourne required occasionally (wehave a travel policy in place, including meal budget to support this). Other locations will be considered for an exceptional candidate.
- Out of hours work is required occasionally.
- Terms and conditions of employment are based on the SCHADS award with over-agreement salary and conditions depending on experience. The salary band for this grade 3 role is $76,115 to $83,140 pro rata (meaning $45,669to $49,884 for 3 days per week), plus superannuation and leave loading, depending on experience.
- Please note that salary sacrificing is not available.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH EJA
You will be an important part of a lean but high-impact organisation. We are proud to offer our team a supportive workplace with excellent conditions, including:
- Supportive work environment and opportunity to work regularly from home, with options for flexible work hours.
- Four weeks of annual leave a year plus an additional three days off (pro rata) over the Christmas period to recharge your batteries.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- All staff participate in structured and supportive diversity, equity and inclusion training workshops to deepen our understanding and provide tools to disrupt inequity in the workplace and the wider world.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
- Our Melbourne office has secure bike parking and is close to public transport as well as the Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne CBD.
- Be part of an organisation that values and celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for everyone.
HOW TO APPLY
Send us a brief application containing:
- Your resume
- A statement of no more than two pages introducing yourself, explaining what excites you about joining the EJA team why your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role.
- A sample of social media content and a written piece of campaign communication material you have created.
- Please click Apply Now and follow the prompts to submit.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to supply two referees.
Like to talk about the role before you apply? Call our head of communications Tessa Fluence on 03) 8341 3104.
A position description is attached.
