Job Title: Editor, Content and Newsletters – APO
Job Location: Melbourne
Role Type: Full-time, contract to 28 January 2027
Date Listed: 2 September 2024
Date Closing: 29 September 2024 The Role The Analysis & Policy Observatory (APO) is seeking an Editor, Content & Newsletters who is passionate about improving public policy. This is a pivotal role for APO, responsible for sourcing and cataloguing the latest policy and research for the repository and using their editorial nous to deliver three newsletters a week to captivate a policymaker audience. The successful person will actively manage a diverse array of sources, maintain relationships with organisations and contributors, and make daily editorial decisions that maintain and improve APO's reputation. The Editor, Content & Newsletters has a critical role in attracting repository users, newsletter subscribers, as well as advertisers, sponsors, and project partners. We are looking for someone who is rigorous and pays attention to detail, loves learning new skills and is passionate about making public policy and research accessible and usable. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to make an impact on improving public policy in Australia. About APO APO is an open access evidence platform that makes public policy and research – published by organisations – accessible and usable. We provide a searchable repository of more than 42,000 resources as well as free weekly newsletters to 15,000 subscribers working in government, not-for-profits, research, as well as the general public. In this role you will work closely with a small team who are passionate about making research and policy accessible to support evidence-based policy- and decision-making. Key responsibility areas Through the following responsibilities, the Editor, Content & Newsletters will be contributing to APO's goals of building our user and subscriber base and becoming an indispensable tool for government. Source relevant publications and material while exploring and developing new content options. Create accurate and descriptive metadata including subject information, and clear summaries – according to guidelines. Maintain and update agreed classification systems and taxonomies. Edit existing records to reflect current style guide and editorial decisions. Explore and implement design, IA, and UX improvements working with other team members or consultants. Manage and deliver newsletter services to ensure relevance to subscribers, target audiences and stakeholders, namely: Policy Weekly Policy Pulse (twice a week) My APO+ subject-based newsletters (seven per fortnight)
Mint Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) when requested and in compliance with guidelines. Deliver the website and newsletter advertising service. Monitor APO inboxes and respond to requests in a personable and timely manner. Identify opportunities for business development and support the APO Director in responding to these. Manage and maintain relevant databases and other shared documents. Engage with stakeholders and the user community through various activities.
Team leadership & coordination
Lead and coordinate teamwork processes and meetings. Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, and volunteers. Effectively manage systems to optimise resource utilisation. Support continuous improvement and assist with the development of new products and services, supporting staff in delivery.
Selection criteria Qualifications
Tertiary degree in information management, journalism, public policy or a related field; or a tertiary degree and proven experience in communications, marketing, media, journalism, public policy or other related areas – Essential.
Professional experience
Demonstrated experience in producing clear and concise written communications for a government audience – Essential. Experience delivering email campaigns, preferably using Mailchimp – Preferable. Experience with content and information management systems and databases such as Drupal CMS.
Skills & knowledge
High-level communication skills: verbal and written with the ability to work across diverse interests and cultures – Essential. Strong stakeholder relationship skills (internal and external) – Preferable.
Personal attributes
Understands and strongly supports SMF's and APO's mission and goals – Essential. Alignment to SMF's organisations values – Essential.
Excellence:
We truly believe in being excellent at everything we do.Pride:
We're proud of our culture – where fresh ideas are encouraged and collaboration is key.Accountability:
We are accountable and always operate with integrity.High Expectations:
We have high expectations of the commitment and capability of each member of our team.Humble:
We are humble – we have a strong desire to learn, to get feedback, and to improve.Take Chances:
We take chances – but we do not bet the farm.Lean:
We are lean, work efficiently, and always focus on outcomes. Prefers working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environments – Essential.
How to apply The Susan McKinnon Foundation is supportive of diversity in all its forms and strives to maintain an inclusive team environment. Please notify us if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process – we'll do our best to find a solution. To submit your application, please send your cover letter and resume by 11.59pm on Sunday 29 September 2024
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For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy at
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