Social Media Coordinator – Ross

• Seeking a Social Media Coordinator – Contract role.

Are you eager to tell stories that matter? Do you have proven social media experience? Are you a skilled communicator and short-form video storyteller? Do you want to play a part in tackling the nature crisis?

This is the role for you.

About The Quoin

The Quoin is a private property in the heart of the Tasmanian Midlands dedicated to reimagining regeneration. We’re on a mission to demonstrate how private land custodianship, conservation, technology and sustainable business activities can come together for the good of all species. No two days are the same at The Quoin, which is why we’re on the hunt for a creative storyteller who can help us share our learnings and progress with fellow conservationists, nature-tech enthusiasts, land-owners and people who want to play a part in conserving our planet.

About Wedgetail

Wedgetail is a venture conservation company dedicated to conserving and restoring land through sustainable investment. The Quoin is part of the Wedgetail family. It is Wedgetail’s demonstration property and research and development lab. The Quoin is where the Wedgetail team learns by doing.

Some stories you might tell

• The cutest photos from our motion-activated camera survey.
• The end-to-end process of making biochar.
• How we conduct ecological burns and how they benefit the land.
• How to find a wedge-tailed eagle nest.
• What is lichen and why is it important?
• The launch of Nathaniel Nguyen’s innate predator recognition experiment. (Have you ever put a fibreglass goat in a field just to see how wallabies will react?)

About the role

Your monthly responsibilities

• Brainstorming story ideas with the Storytelling Lead and broader team
• Ideating and pitching a month of social media content
• Liaising with the team to collect photography and videography
• Visiting The Quoin to conduct interviews, record B-roll and get footage of events and initiatives
• Producing and posting social media content
• Engaging with our followers and responding to comments and queries (using your good judgement or running queries past the team)
• Keeping an eye on social media trends, pitching relevant ways to jump on board, and, where approved, getting the videos live in 48 hours
• Deep-diving into the month’s social results and pulling out actionable learnings
• Repeat!

Skills and experience

About you

• You know what makes a video compelling, punchy and shareable
• You are passionate about nature
• You’re incredibly curious and eager to learn about conservation and science
• You’re good at simplifying complex information
• You are willing to put in the time to ensure your stories are both scientifically accurate and unbelievably interesting
• You have end-to-end video production skills
• You know the ins and outs of video-first social media platforms (predominately TikTok and Instagram, and Facebook too)
• You’re an expert in what makes social audiences tick
• You love keeping up with social media trends and pitching ways to get on board
• You have a strong ‘test and learn’ mentality to content creation
• You’re comfortable working independently and remotely
• You take feedback in your stride and enjoy collaborating for a better outcome

Requirements

1. You find social media content creation easy and enjoyable
2. A proven track record creating shareable, on-brand Instagram and TikTok content (we will ask for examples)
3. You’re located in Tasmania
4. You have your driver’s licence
5. You have (or are willing to get) an ABN and contractor insurance

Bonuses

• Science-based degree or professional experience
• Science communications-based degree or professional experience

Hours and salary

• 16 hours a week
• $50 an hour or above depending on experience and background
• The contract will initially be for approx 6 months (until the end of 2024)

How to apply

To apply, please click Apply Now to send your CV and a 60-second video that explains how your skills, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this job, to [email protected] using the subject line: Social Media Coordinator – Ross enquiry via EthicalJobs.