Content Writer and Media Associate

About Swoop Aero

Swoop Aero is an Australian drone-powered logistics company founded in 2017 to transform how the world moves by making access to the skies seamless. We integrate drone logistics into the first and last mile of the supply chain to transform its strength and agility. Our goal is to provide a service accessible by 1 billion people in 2030, delivering impact across industries including health, transport, disaster management, and Search and Rescue. Since its founding in 2017, Swoop Aero has worked with some of the largest organisations in global health across three continents, including UNICEF, the Gates Foundation, UK Aid, USAID, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Swoop Aero’s forward-thinking approach to health and successful operations in three continents and 9 countries. To deliver on our vision, we’ve brought together a team of eternally optimistic and resourceful ‘doers’ to tackle these seemingly insurmountable problems and make all this become a reality.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic Content Writer and Media Associate to join our Global Marketing team and share the almost improbable story of how Swoop Aero connects communities around the world.

This role sits within our Marketing team reporting to the Head of Marketing. You will be focused on content creation across multiple platforms, including media, EDM, paid marketing, print and social media. You will embody our company values, obsess over details, and efficiently manage time and resources to ensure all content is executed to the highest standard.

You will be responsible for the copywriting of innovative and thoughtful content that accurately conveys the mission and values of Swoop Aero and leads to growth across brand, media and partnerships.

Our ideal candidate will be based in our Melbourne HQ, and be comfortable working as part of a global team where crew members are based in 4 countries across the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Develop written content across all platforms e.g. across the website, EDM, social media, paid media, partnership collateral, media releases, events, digital and print media.
• Create and edit original content which embodies our brand’s voice and the strategic messaging that aligns to wider company goals.
• Interpret creative direction from a variety of business leaders and adapt points into persuasive copy for a variety of projects, including, pitch engagements, partnership collateral and media releases
• Proofread, edit blog posts and research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews and studies)
• Optimise written publication and web copy in line with SEO trends to increase reach
• Develop and pitch engaging media releases and monitor and apply to relevant conferences and awards
• Comfortably vary voice, style, and other characteristics demanded by the industry, company, or target audience at hand
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload, often requiring short turnaround times.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to contribute to a real and impactful mission
• The opportunity to catalyse professional development and training by working with multinational and intergovernmental organisations to raise awareness of collaborative projects

Required credentials/experience: 

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in journalism, English or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in copywriting or editing
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Creative with strong attention to detail
• Journalism, social media or content marketing experience a plus
• Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides a plus
• Experience working with content management systems, WordPress, etc.
• Proficiency writing programs, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Interested?  If you believe you match the criteria, are passionate about changing people’s lives and have what it takes to be at the forefront of transforming the global healthcare supply chain we would love to hear from you!

Apply here!