Digital Content Creator

The Digital Content Coordinator supports the General Manager of Marketing & Commercial to maximise the promotion and engagement of Athletics West’s events, media, programs and products.

The position plays a key role in the day-to-day coordination, planning and creation of communication and marketing assets.

Core Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for Athletics West’s media platforms, including written, video and graphic design content;
• Manage Athletics West's social media accounts;
• Manage the Athletics West website and e-newsletter;
• Work closely with the General Manager of Marketing & Community to achieve key KPIs and objectives;
• Report on KPIs and objectives for the Athletics West board.

Key Duties

• Coordinate and oversee the Athletics West content calendar to ensure a consistent and timely flow of content across various digital and traditional channels.
• Coordinate and oversee the Athletics West website to ensure a consistent and timely flow of information;
• Design and create digital content for multiple platforms, including email, website and social media channels, especially media releases and web articles.
• Coordinate the design and creation of marketing assets for Athletics West events and other business initiatives.
• Support the Marketing & Community Team in capturing relevant content at major Athletics West events.
• Provide analytic support to the General Manager of Marketing & Commercial to generate monthly data reports on Athletics West’s Communication;
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure content is aligned with the company’s branding and messaging.
• Assist in the delivery of partnership obligations for designated initiatives;
• Identify and implement opportunities for partners to leverage their relationship with athletics together and with one another;
• Any other duties within the Employee's capabilities and which is reasonable to expect the Employee to undertake as directed by the General Manager of Marketing & Commercial or CEO from time to time.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Communications, Marketing, PR) or equivalent work experience;
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Demonstrated experience in photography, filming, and editing.
• The ability to plan and prioritise work and maximise the use of internal and external resources to achieve outcomes;
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and ability to elicit cooperation from and work with a range of people/stakeholders;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Strong competencies in Information Technology including advanced skills with MS Office;
• Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management experience;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team;
• Preparedness to be flexible with respect to work hours;
• A current “C” class WA driver’s license;
• National police clearance; and
• Working with Children Check.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in project management across diverse and complex strategic and operational projects;
• Knowledge of the sport of athletics;
• An understanding of the community sports landscape in WA.

Salary

A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant depending on the level of experience.

How to Apply

The role is a full-time permanent position working 37½ hours per week.

Applicants are requested to submit a resume outlining their relevant experience and a covering letter addressing each of the essential selection criteria via seek.

Applications close 5pm Friday 4th September.

Athletics West reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.