Web Content Writer

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Flexible
Categories:Marketing and Communications

• Flexible location
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $89,012 – $96,126 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

Take the next step in your career at Deakin and join the Marketing divisions new Research Marketing team. Build new and productive relationships and contribute to development of the new team culture. Create engaging content that contributes to amplifying the impact of Deakin’s research, to build reputation and brand and generate demand for Higher Degree Research (HDR).  

About the role:

The Web Content Writer is responsible for creating written content for a range of research and innovation initiatives across the Deakin website and research content hub, that contribute to amplifying the impact of Deakin’s research, to build reputation and brand and generate demand for Higher Degree Research (HDR).

The role is responsible for creating engaging content and optimising existing content and copy into well-crafted, web ready content, including landing page content and article content. This role will also support content development, including copywriting, editing and proofreading across other channels and campaigns as required.

The successful candidate will understand best practice search engine optimisation (SEO), how to adapt tone and style to match the Deakin brand’s tone of voice and various campaigns and channels and be able to immerse themselves in complex topics to provide valuable information to our audiences. The Web Content Writer will work collaboratively with the Web Content Editor, the Public Web Team and broader Marketing Division, as well as Deakin’s research stakeholder community.

As a Web Content Writer you will:

• Be responsible for creating written content for a range of research and innovation initiatives across the Deakin website and content hub
• Create engaging content and optimise existing content and copy into well-crafted, web ready content, including landing page content and article content
• Support content development, including copywriting, editing and proofreading across other channels and campaigns as required
• Work collaboratively with the Web Content Editor, the Public Web Team and broader Marketing Division, as well as Deakin’s research stakeholder community

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or

An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal skills and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and plan, and to meet rigid and conflicting demands and deadlines, along with the ability to adapt to changed priorities.
• Working knowledge and experience of SEO.
• Understanding of interface and responsive design, user experience design processes and principles.

Here’s how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Danielle Crisp (Marketing and Communications Planner) on [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD_Web Content Writer_HEW 6.pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday the 26th of January, 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised:15 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:26 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time