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Content Writer & Multimedia Specialist - Entry Level

Virtual Railway

Position Summary

This role supports content development and digital communications across multiple channels and platforms. You will create and adapt content for different audiences, help maintain digital presence, and work collaboratively to strengthen public understanding through clear, accessible messaging. This is an on-site position with a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do

Content Development and Publications

Draft, edit, proofread, and format content for newsletters, email campaigns, webpages, reports, fact sheets, toolkits, brochures, presentations, and other materials. Support the development of recurring publications and translate complex information into clear, accessible content for public audiences. Apply editorial, accessibility, and communication standards across all deliverables.

Digital Communications and Storytelling

Create, schedule, publish, and monitor content across social media platforms. Develop graphics, short-form videos, and multimedia content for digital campaigns. Manage email marketing and social media scheduling. Collect and organize stories, photos, and impact information, following established consent and privacy practices.

Campaign Support

Assist with public awareness, prevention, fundraising, and advocacy campaigns, including campaign planning, production, distribution, and follow-up. Support communications for special events and organizational priorities. Draft press materials, media pitches, and social media copy under the direction of your manager. Maintain media lists, track press coverage, and organize campaign assets.

Planning, Coordination, and Evaluation

Maintain campaign calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate communications requests and approvals. Work with colleagues across the organisation to plan deliverables and keep projects moving. Provide communications support and technical assistance to partner organisations. Monitor social media, email, and campaign performance; prepare routine reports and recommend content improvements based on results. Organise communications files, templates, photo and video assets, and project documentation.

Skills/Background Needed

You will have excellent writing, editing, and communication skills. You can interpret research and professional materials and adapt content for different audiences and platforms. You are able to communicate about sensitive topics with care, accuracy, and respect.

Experience with design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and InDesign is required or you must be willing to develop these skills through training. You have strong attention to detail, organisation, and project coordination skills. You are able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while responding constructively to changing needs.

You can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and seek direction when needed. You are able to create clear, engaging content for social media, websites, email, print, and other digital platforms. You have basic knowledge of graphic design and multimedia content production.

Working knowledge of content management systems such as WordPress, email marketing platforms, social media scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is beneficial. Photo and video editing skills are helpful. Knowledge of accessibility, plain-language, and inclusive communication practices is preferred.

You demonstrate sensitivity and the ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds. You are able to maintain confidentiality and follow consent and privacy practices. You are willing to complete required training within the first year of employment.

What We're Looking For

A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, digital media, graphic design, or a related field is ideal, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two or more years of communications, content development, marketing, public relations, or related experience is required. Nonprofit, advocacy, public health, or social justice communications experience is helpful but not essential.

Application Requirements

Please submit a portfolio demonstrating your graphic design, multimedia production, content development, and creative storytelling skills. Portfolios may include professional, freelance, volunteer, academic, or personal projects. Include at least one example of work created using design software (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or InDesign), at least one video or multimedia project, and at least one print or digital publication design.

Please also submit two to three writing samples demonstrating your ability to produce clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate content. Writing samples may include press releases, media pitches, newsletter articles, website or blog content, social media copy, fact sheets, brochures, educational resources, or campaign messaging. At least one sample should demonstrate your ability to explain a complex or sensitive issue clearly and respectfully.

Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.

Contract length: Ongoing position

Location: Local positions available.

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