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• Creative and dynamic Communications role
• 10 hours per week
• $38 per hour + superannuation

Radio Skid Row 88.9FM is a not-for-profit, community radio station located in the Inner West of Sydney. Our focus is amplifying the voices of diverse and marginalised individuals with a strong emphasis on supporting social justice and human rights.

Radio Skid Row offers the opportunity for growth and some flexibility in a dynamic and diverse team. Our team consists of a Station Manager, a board of directors and a passionate group of volunteers and valued broadcasters who serve their communities and listeners. We strongly encourage members of Black, Indigenous and Ethnic communities to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Communications Officer is a casual role working closely with our Station Manager to ensure that the Radio Skid Row community stays up to date with its shows, activities, fundraising campaigns and events.

You will support the promotion of Skid Row’s diverse programs and broadcaster activities. Your role will also ensure that our external supporters remain engaged with our activities and programs.

We are seeking a candidate with strong writing capabilities, an eye for visual design, and the capacity to work in accordance with Radio Skid Row’s core values and priorities. This role would suit someone passionate about supporting a grassroots community organisation through thoughtful and effective communications.

This role is 10 hours per week and may include occasional weekend work within allocated hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a communications plan with the support of the Station Manager.
• Write and create content for social media, including videos and images (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp).
• Work closely with volunteers to lead, coordinate, and support communications across the organisation.
• Manage the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform to communicate with broadcasters, stakeholders, and supporters via emails and newsletters.
• Manage the Radio Skid Row website and the Omny Studio platform.
• Work closely with the Fundraising Coordinator during campaigns.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of community radio and grassroots media, with awareness of/or experience in a non-profit or community organisation.
• Experience working collaboratively as a supportive and reliable member of a team in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated skills in writing clear, engaging communications and social media copy for diverse audiences.
• Experience using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and Premiere Pro) to create accessible, engaging content.
• Experience with web content management systems, including WordPress.
• Understanding of and/or experience with data management in a CRM.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Gmail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven capacity to communicate respectfully and effectively with internal stakeholders and external community members.
• High level of social and cultural awareness, with strong interpersonal sensitivity and respect for difference.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and platforms.

APPLY HERE