NOW HIRING | CONTENT CREATOR & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

DESCRIPTION

Basketball NSW is the governing body of basketball in the State of NSW. BNSW is seeking someone to take on the role of Content Creator & Communications Coordinator to assist in promoting the achievements and accomplishments of the sport & athletes in NSW. This role would suit someone who has completed their studies in the sports media, communications, or marketing area and has a passion for sport. This is a full-time role.

OVERVIEW

The role of the Content Creator & Communications Coordinator is to assist in content creation involving exposure over social media channels and the BNSW website and will include content creation in the form of news articles, match reports, interviews, images, video creation, and graphics.

To be successful in this role, you’re an enthusiastic self-starter looking to gain hands-on in various aspects of media and communications work, including multimedia production and event-based media management.

You have great interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude, good creative judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage projects.

The role will work with and report directly to the Communications & Digital Media Officer. Working in this role will expose the correct applicant to an elite sporting environment and the wider basketball NSW community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and delivery of media content for NBL1 East and Spalding Waratah Senior League which includes management of broadcasted Game of the Weeks, match reports, video creation & editing, interviews, and social media assets.
• Enhance and drive growth and exposure in line with the organisation’s marketing strategy.
• Champion content creation for social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram and websites.
• Manage the day-to-day needs of the Basketball NSW media and marketing team.
• Attend BNSW events which would include weekend work from time to time. Time in Lieu will be given for any weekend work in line with the Time in Lieu Policy.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Communications & Digital Media Officer
• GM Community Growth & Marketing
• Chief Executive Officer
• Community Growth Team

External

• Our affiliated members (Associations)
• Basketball Australia
• NBL1
• Basketball NSW Corporate Partners

ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrated interest in communications, especially social media, marketing, and/or communications
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience or interest in graphic creation with strong visual skills
• Strong writing skills, including precise grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Experience in Public Relations (including conducting written and oral interviews)
• Ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently and as part of a broader team

 DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Media / Marketing / Communications Degree qualification in relevant field
• Sound knowledge of the Adobe creative suites, social media platforms/trends, and Microsoft applications
• Already an avid fan of Basketball

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Working with Children Check
• Valid Drivers Licence
• Full working rights in Australia. Applicants without this will not be considered.

HOURS:

The role is flexible and varied and we are looking for someone who can work from our Homebush office with opportunities to work from home and across weekends at BNSW events.

Our ideal candidate can work 38 hours per week to suit the priorities of the industry. Interstate travel may be required.

All out-of-pocket expenses would be covered by BNSW.

OTHER:

Salary and package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The successful candidate is also required to undergo and pass a police check and hold a current and valid Working with Children’s Check.

Only Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and New Zealand Citizens can apply for this role.