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The UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response (ICRR) brings together expertise from across the Faculties of Science, Business and Law and Justice. In partnership with industry, it will drive an innovative research agenda, and be a focus of debate on the risks and opportunities of our changing climate. As a leading voice in climate risk and response both nationally and in the Asia-Pacific it will inform end-users' risk management frameworks and allow robust planning regarding the impacts of climate change for business, government and policy makers.
A specialist External Engagement team provides specific support for each Faculty. The faculty-based EE team works alongside central areas such as events, alumni, news & content, and internal communications, assisting the Faculty to build its reputation and networks of influence.
The News & Content team is responsible for harnessing communications and creative capability to help The Faculty and UNSW reach key audiences in a way that positions UNSW as a global leader in higher education and meets key strategic goals.
The role of the News & Content Coordinator (Institute for Climate Risk & Response) supports the development of multimedia content for the Institute and the News & Content team.
About the role
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Participate fully within the External Engagement Team, contributing to creating a respected and valued resource. Deliver a highly customer-focused service and demonstrate commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Provide support to the Institute Manager and External Engagement Manager to deliver the agreed news and content strategies of the Institute, The Faculty and University, across all forms of content, including video production and social media.
- Contribute to the creation, coordination, and curation of all content for the Institute team, across channels.
- Draft and edit content promoting the strengths of UNSW ensuring consistency and accuracy and that work is completed in line with UNSW guidelines and standards.
- Develop content for online engagement, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and managing execution through various digital channels.
- Contribute to the visual content production/editing process when necessary, including organising a photo/video shoot.
- Monitor and report on content metrics in order to make improvements and ensure content is being fully utilised.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university.
About the successful applicant
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Proven expertise in content production and curation across most digital mediums including video and social media.
- Knowledge of best practice digital content including analytics and SEO.
- Experience pitching and placing stories in mainstream and specialist media.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations to achieve successful outcomes.
- Impeccable attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency and the ability to enhance and bring content to life.
- Understanding of target audiences, with an effective writing style and ability to deliver high-impact messaging to key audiences.
- Proven success using initiative to develop, drive and share content ideas.
- Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed above in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contact: Trea Murphy
E: trea.murphy@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: February 7th, 2025
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
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