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Content and Media Coordinator

Job description

• Part-time, permanent position (0.8 FTE)
• Based in North Melbourne, with hybrid work options available
• Make a difference in the lives of lost and abandoned animals

About Us

At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we are a foundation in Victoria's animal welfare landscape, celebrated for our compassionate care of around 22,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals, we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs, all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.

About the role

Reporting to the Government Relations and Advocacy Manager, this newly created role is responsible for creating high-quality content that brings The Lost Dogs’ Home work, impact and advocacy priorities to life across multiple channels.

Working closely with the Head of Communications & Public Affairs and Government Relations and Advocacy Manager, this role will develop compelling long-form website, video and media campaign content that strengthens LDH’s brand and reputation as a leading animal welfare organisation in Victoria.

You will create engaging stories and content which will range from heartwarming adoption and reclaim stories to stories about complex animal welfare and advocacy issues. Each story with the same goal to build support and understanding of the important work we do.

This is an exciting opportunity for a content and media professional to create genuine and impactful stories for a meaningful cause, which reunites lost pets with their families and helps to find new homes for others.

In addition to the above, you will:

• Identify, research and develop compelling animal and community stories from across the organisation.
• Create engaging long-form content for a variety of audiences and channels, including feature stories, case studies, articles and campaign content
• Manage the day-to-day publishing, maintenance and optimisation of content across TTLDH websites using WordPress.
• Apply SEO and digital content best practice to improve engagement and user experience.
• Work with the Digital Media Coordinator to adapt long-form stories and content assets for social and digital channels.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to support campaigns, advocacy initiatives and major communications projects.
• Draft media releases, media pitches, talking points, Q&As, backgrounders, opinion pieces and spokesperson materials.
• Develop reusable video and visual assets that can be adapted across website, media, stakeholder and social channels.

About you

You are a natural storyteller with exceptional writing and editing skills and a genuine desire to create meaningful stories for a great cause.

In addition, who will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, marketing, media, digital content or a related discipline.
• Experience in communications, journalism, content, marketing or media.
• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading capability.
• Demonstrated experience managing website content using WordPress.
• Strong understanding of SEO, accessibility and content optimisation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to simplify complex information into clear, engaging public-facing content.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.

What you will get in return

• Unique opportunity to use your storytelling and creative skills to promote and strengthen the impact of our organisation.
• Meaningful career where you can genuinely have a positive impact on the lives on animals.
• Friendly, supportive work environment (surrounded by animals) with hybrid and flexible work arrangements available.
• Access to generous discounts at our private Veterinary Clinic.
• Priority access to our Foster Care program.
• Discounted pet adoption fees.

How to apply

If you are a creative storyteller with experience managing and maintaining websites, we would love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a current resume and a covering letter outlining the reasons for your interest in and suitability for this role. If you have any questions about this role, please direct them to recruitment@dogshome.com.

Job listing will close on Wednesday 7 October at Midnight. Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early, as the role may close if a suitable candidate is found.

The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks.

The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.