About the Position
An exciting and dynamic position has become available for a full-time Officer – Media and Communications with multimedia skills in communications and editing. Working across our digital, media and communication requirements, you will have extensive experience in media management, writing, designing and managing the narrative around multimedia content, including print publications, infographics, website content and videos. You will be a natural storyteller, able to create, edit, produce and deliver content and associated graphics across all multimedia channels including social media, events, internal, web and traditional print formats.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute media and communication plans in conjunction with Football Queensland’s overall strategic plan and objectives
- Manage media enquiries, prepare statements and other communication to key stakeholder groups
- Plan, prepare and schedule a wide range of eDM content to select target audiences
- Develop and maintain Football Queensland’s digital platforms including websites, electronic newsletters, social media accounts, mobile applications, presentations, and other digitally produced material
- Develop and execute media plans and coordinate media launches
- Generate positive media publicity around key events and announcements
- Produce speaking notes for keynote speakers at major events and functions
- Write/edit material and other features for Football Queensland on a monthly basis
- Develop the editorial calendar and produce digital editorial content to support stated objectives
- Produce, edit and schedule a wide range of multimedia content – infographics, corporate publications, website graphics, internal and external promotional collateral and video graphics
- Provide journalistic coverage of FQ competitions including NPL and FQPL matches as required
- Assist with the media production and presentation of live events
- Edit digital images, design page layouts, and use electronic publishing software to produce digital content as required
- Monitor and drive key campaign metrics and continually measure success
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experiencein a fast paced, challenging environment
- A degree in Journalism/Communications or the equivalent in training, education and/or experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and execute tasks to meet deadlines whilst balancing competing demands
- Experience in maintaining websites, social media and other digital communication platforms
- Experience in social media and digital marketing and communication campaigns
- Ability to work with limited direction to initiate and implement ideas and concepts through to delivery
- Enthusiasm and a high-level of self-motivation and initiative, both independently and as a part of a team.
- Consistently proactive and adept at working in fast-paced environments
Desirable skills and experience
- Skills and experience in Adobe Publishing
- UI / Web design / Adobe Muse
- Digital design skills including HTML, CSS and eDM build capabilities
- Experience or knowledge of the football industry
How to apply:
We’d love to hear from you if you are a passionate digital communicator who enjoys using your creativity and skills to tell stories that inspire and motivate others. Please include samples of your written and digital work with your application.
Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to fqhq@footballqueensland.com.au
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 18 August 2023
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
