Use your words to change the world!

Position details

• Job Type: Full-time, 5 day week role
• Location: Hybrid/WFH

Come and join our purpose-driven, award-winning agency!

• Spend your working days using your skills for good;
• Be part of a fun, compassionate and high-performing team;
• Work with charities that are changing the world through groundbreaking medical research, mental health initiatives, animal welfare, overseas development and more;
• Be responsible for crafting copy that moves everyday Australians to act.
• Feel proud to work for a B-Corp, committed to making the world a better place.
• Our clients include some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading charities including.

About Marlin

At Marlin, we do work that changes the world for the better. We’re at a moment in time where bold solutions and big ideas are needed, and we use our talents every day to provide them.

We create brand identities, multi-channel marketing campaigns, direct marketing-based appeals, social media campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising events, donor care newsletters, and digital communications platforms for the for-purpose sector.

Our team of strategists, creatives, project managers, developers and digital experts have all made a conscious decision to specialise in the not-for-profit space. We’re here to help people change their world, we create ideas that keep giving, we do this job because this is the best way to use the skills we have.

About you

You are a passionate wordsmith, you are driven by your ethics, social concerns and dedication. As a writer at Marlin Communications, you’ll craft authentic, persuasive, and inspiring copy for charities, causes and not-for-profit organisations. Your words will inspire everyday Australians to change the world around them.

Purpose of the position

• Concise, clear and kind communicator to both internal teams at Marlin and our charity client partners
• Organised, have strong attention to detail and display initiative
• Demonstrate curiosity for the work of our client partners and for the effectiveness of the work Marlin creates for them
• Collaborate with creative team colleagues including graphic designers, to develop concepts that frame an offer to persuade someone to give
• Create copy for our clients’ communications that balances brand and fundraising requirements
• Deliver excellent supporter experiences using personalised channels such as social media, email, websites, SMS, and direct mail
• Communications that are effective at moving people to act in range of ways

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience writing and editing copy for a strong brand
• A diverse portfolio of copy examples including web, print, advertising, email, and social
• Proven expertise writing both engaging short and long-form copy
• An ability to adapt copy voice & tone to align with various audiences
• Incredible attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent grammar skills and ability to proofread your own work
• A sense of humour

Key responsibilities & duties

• Respond to written briefs to create compelling narratives and authentic stories;
• Work to a demanding schedule as required to ensure charities connect with their audiences in timely manner;
• Work to multiple deadlines while consistently producing work of the highest standard;
• Interview and engage with people across a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds to develop story content
• Research, investigate and gather complex information for the purpose of writing simplified, engaging copy.
• Copywriting support for Marlin’s internal marketing activities.
• Checking for technical consistency and correct errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.

BENEFITS…APART FROM CHANGING THE WORLD OF COURSE!

• Additional annual leave day to celebrate your birthday
• Social events scheduled throughout the year
• Annual team development day
• Access to internal and external Learning and Development opportunities

next steps

If you think this is the job for you, please click Apply Now to submit your application. 

To apply you must have permission to reside and work in Australia.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No agency interest, please.