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Refraction Media is a niche publisher with a global reputation and distribution, and winner of Best Small Publisher Award 2015. With clients including Google, plus Australia’s leading universities and most innovative start-ups, Refraction Media create, market and distribute content specialising in science, technology, engineering and maths, or STEM.
Content Lead
THE COMPANY
Refraction Media is Australia’s leading small business publisher and specialises in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Refraction Media works across multiple platforms on key products and has a vision to inspire a smarter future.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Refraction Media is a world-leading, independent and award-winning publisher. This role is responsible for executing the strategic vision for Refraction Media’ content creation team. With an international brand and a vision to inspire a smarter future, Refraction Media is activating the next generation into the careers of the future.
The Content Lead is a unique position with creative freedom to grow and develop Refraction Media’s success with the Careers with STEM brand, working with world-leading clients in an innovative and exciting space that will literally define how we live, work and play.
The role leads a team that is responsible for creating innovative content for careers magazines for secondary, tertiary students and graduates in the STEM space, as well as cross platform delivery that includes an app, website and socials.
The Content Lead has to be incredibly dynamic as their team produce some projects completely in-house and works with external contractors in order to scale up to the needs of larger productions.
The successful candidate must provide evidence of experience across the following skill areas.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Excellence in editing and commissioning content.
Experience in print media production processes.
Advanced understanding of editorial and engagement principles.
Experience in multi-platform integration.
Strong knowledge and 4+ years’ experience in the digital media landscape, including website analytics, social media, mobile, CMS platforms, eCRM and other digital marketing tools.
Content Creation & Strategy
Maintain market-leading understanding of established digital content practices and emerging content trends.
Develop, commission and execute magazines, websites and supporting materials (posters, teacher resources).
Oversee the creation of strategies for increasing audience growth in key audiences (youth, educator and professional).
Oversee the development of social, digital & media content
Project Management
Oversee the management of workflow, resources, planning and budget for all projects relating to content creation for print and digital channels and partner content.
Manage day-to-day relationship with third party providers and contract content producers.
Maintain, challenge and continue to introduce effective and efficient content production standards and processes.
Leadership
Lead a team of full-time staff and contractors that can deliver on the vision of the business.
Leverage contractors as needed to ensure the appropriate capacity is available to deliver excellent results for content projects.
Keep communication lines open with the executive team to ensure the content team is focused on the appropriate priorities.
Employer Type: Multi-platform Publisher. Job Type: Full-Time.
Salary: $95,000+. Job expires on 04 Oct 2018.
If this sounds like you, please email your application to Heather Catchpole via heather@refractionmedia.com.au
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Refraction Media is an exciting startup with directors who bring 30+ years of experience to the table, and a prestigious client base of universities, science organisations and government departments.
As custom publishers and content producers specialising in STEM, Refraction Media has carved out a unique position in the sector. Areas of expertise include career guides, industry magazines, study guides, posters, apps, videos and more.
‘Refraction is a highly regarded publisher that specialises in content concerning science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). With so many connections to the STEM community, working for Refraction enabled me to write about some of Australia’s most exciting innovators. As a student journalist, I was given the invaluable opportunity to interview and write about highly regarded scientists and researchers.’ – Kara Norton, New York University, Refraction intern
‘Coming into the internship I had only written one article, which was for Fitness First Magazine. By the end of my internship I had written three articles for the Science Meets Business website and three articles for Refractions’ careers magazines. My internship has enhanced my writing and interviewing skills, and given me more familiarity with WordPress and InDesign. I aim to keep collaborating with the team at Refraction while I continue to develop my own media projects.’ – Guy Fenton, Refraction intern
Interested in getting some experience with us?
We welcome applications from trainee journalists with a background in writing or science for part-time of full-time internships ranging from 4 weeks to 6 months. With 20+ years’ of experience in science publishing, we can mentor you, provide you with publishing credits, great feedback and a fun work environment as you embark on your science communication career.
You will gain experience in print and digital publishing, work with award-winning editors and have the opportunity to contribute to pieces across a wide range of science areas.
To apply please send:
· Your resume
· 2-3 writing examples
· Your preferred availability (part-time or fulltime, and available duration)
· A couple of sentences describing your a passion or interest in science, technology, engineering or maths