At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft engaging stories that share the Good News and highlight community life.
- Company: Join the largest Archdiocese in Australia, dedicated to faith and service.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, supportive team, and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth while contributing to a mission-driven organisation.
- Why this job: Use your writing skills to inspire and engage a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in journalism or content creation with strong storytelling abilities.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is seeking a talented and mission-driven Staff Writer to join our Communications Office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced writer, journalist or content creator who is passionate about storytelling and wants to make a meaningful contribution through their work. You'll be responsible for creating engaging content that shares the Good News of Jesus Christ, highlights the richness of the Catholic faith, and showcases the people, ministries and communities that form the life of the Church in Melbourne.
About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is the largest Archdiocese in Australia, serving approximately 1.1 million Catholics across a diverse and vibrant community. Guided by the Archbishop's priorities, we are committed to evangelisation, service and outreach, supporting parishes, schools, ministries and agencies in their mission to serve others and share the Gospel.
About the Role
Reporting to the Communications Manager and working closely with the Senior Content Producer, you will create high-quality written content for a range of audiences and channels, including:
- The Melbourne Catholic website
- Weekly e-newsletters
- Archdiocesan campaigns and special projects
You will identify and develop story opportunities, conduct interviews and research, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and contribute to content strategies that grow engagement and support the mission of the Archdiocese.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, write and edit engaging stories, news articles, features and profiles.
- Develop content for digital, print and social media platforms.
- Generate and pitch story ideas that bring the Gospel to life through contemporary storytelling.
- Support communications campaigns and key organisational initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to identify and gather content opportunities.
- Monitor audience engagement, content trends and analytics to inform future content.
- Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- 3-5 years' experience in journalism, communications, content creation or a related writing role.
- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
- Experience producing content across digital and social media channels.
- Strong research and interviewing capabilities.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Arts or a related discipline.
- Experience with content management systems and email marketing platforms (e.g. Craft CMS, Mailchimp) will be highly regarded.
What Makes You Stand Out
- A curious and creative storyteller.
- Passionate about finding stories that inspire and engage audiences.
- Able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
- Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working to deadlines.
- Committed to producing accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
An understanding of and affinity with the mission, values and teachings of the Catholic Church is essential. Experience writing for Catholic, Christian or faith-based publications will be highly regarded.
Safeguarding and Compliance
The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable people. The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain a current:
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to use your professional skills in a role that has purpose and impact. You'll be part of a committed and supportive team, helping share stories of faith, hope and service across one of Australia's largest and most diverse Catholic communities.
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Contact Details:
Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Recruitment Team
