Digital & Social Media Producer (casual)

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Netball Australia

Netball Australia (NA) is the driving force behind netball in Australia shaping the game from grassroots to greatness. As a proud member of World Netball (WN) NA oversees national teams the elite Suncorp Super Netball league and fosters the sport at every level from local courts to the global stage. For nearly 100 years NA has led inspired and supported a myriad of opportunities for thousands of communities and millions of Australians to play deliver watch and ultimately love our sport.

With over 8.2 million Australians interested in netball and over 4 million considered to be core fans of Suncorp Super Netball our game is in great shape with the incredible success of our elite competitions propelling strong participation and fanbase growth domestically and globally.

We are rightly proud of our heritage our standing and our successes. Few teams in any sport and even fewer organisations in any industry enjoy the position and the positive pressure of being No. 1 in the World! You will be joining a team of passionate individuals who take pride in their skills love what they do and thoroughly enjoy being part of making Netball one of the most loved sports in Australia.

About the Role

Our match coverage team is the vital link between what happens on the court and our legions of fans who we educate and inform across our digital channels.

We are seeking applications from aspiring journalists writers broadcasters or content creators studying in the media communications and journalism space to work with us during the Suncorp Super Netball League (SSN) season.

Reporting into the Senior Content Manager we are looking for casual team members to fulfill paid flexible positions which allow you the ability to work from anywhere in Australia whether that be at home or in stadium on match day! Given the unique nature of the sports industry and the domestic & global reach of our organisation successful candidates must be available across weekends to cover the SSN matches during the 2026 season. Key responsibilities include writing match reports for and ensuring the SSN digital channels (including Facebook X TikTok and Instagram) are up to date.

About You:

This is an entry level position ideally suited to applicants studying journalism or media & communications. But thats not mandatory. If youve got some creative flare and are good with your words we want you.

We are seeking applications from individuals that are passionate about the media and content space and have a keen interest in sport particularly netball. You dont have to know everything about it but you need to be willing to learn.

Its also super important you can work autonomously and have confidence in your decision making and writing skills. Most of all you need to have good interpersonal skills and be a keen communicator.

Key skills essential for success include:

Strong knowledge of netball or quick ability to learn
Strong writing skills
Good understanding of social media
Creative flare and ability to produce your own content ideas
Ability to manage multiple requirements and priorities at once
Attention to detail and ability to follow a plan
A passion for the sports industry
Prior voluntary work experience or similar within the sports industry
Alignment to and champion of our DNA Belong Be Bold Be Your Best.
Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance/willingness to obtain.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily meet every single point above please still get in touch. Wed love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

We reserve the right to shortlist & interview prior to the advertisement expiry so if this sounds like you and we hope it does please submit your application as soon as possible. We do not take for granted the high volume of applications we receive but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Netball Australia takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record and Working with Children check prior to employment and must be able to hold valid checks at all times throughout their employment. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries. We have a collaborative supportive and diverse culture and promote the continued development of our team members! We believe your religion age disability sexual orientation gender identification or culture do not define you nor impact your application or employment with Netball Australia. We are a sport for all people across the community and take pride in providing a diverse inclusive and safe environment for all.

For any additional queries please reach out to Erin Lyons Senior Content Manager Video and written submissions are accepted.

Required Experience:

Intern

About Netball AustraliaNetball Australia (NA) is the driving force behind netball in Australia shaping the game from grassroots to greatness. As a proud member of World Netball (WN) NA oversees national teams the elite Suncorp Super Netball league and fosters the sport at every level from local cour...