The West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association (WASTCA) is searching for a Social Media Coordinator employed on a contract basis to coordinate the association’s online presence both during and outside of cricket season.
About WASTCA
With 22 clubs, over 120 teams and turf wicket facilities spread across the Perth metropolitan area, WASTCA sees over 2000 players taking to the field each weekend, across more than a dozen grades in two-day, one-day and T20 competitions.
WASTCA is Perth’s premier community cricket associations and is spread from Ocean Reef in the North, Murdoch in the South, Fremantle in the West and Kalamunda and the Swan Valley in the East.
Key Responsibilities
· Graphic design – creation of content for social media
· Posting content across various social media platforms – including copywriting, graphic design, photo editing, scheduling
· Regular monitoring of WASTCA associated club social media pages
· Engaging with shared content across all social media platforms
· Copywriting, design and distribution of a monthly newsletter – including liaising with club contacts and board members to gather content
· Website content management
· Promoting inter-association fixtures – match write-ups, announcements
· Communicating urgent announcements via social media as required – ie. Fixture cancellations, implementation of heat policy
· Live at-venue coverage of selected inter-association matches and finals, including liaising with photographers, sharing content online, and monitoring social media channels throughout the day
About you
· Proven experience in social media management, ideally in the sports or entertainment industry.
· Strong understanding of various social media/website platforms (namely Facebook and Instagram, Squarespace)
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a creative mindset
· Proficiency in graphic design tools (ie. Canva, Adobe Suite)
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively, interacting with various stakeholders within the association
· Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings during cricket season
· A passion and/or understanding of cricket and relevant terminology
· Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing or related field (or currently studying) is a bonus
Does this sound like you?
If you feel this role is for you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and an accompanying cover letter to admin@wastca.com.au, or for more information contact Brad Pearce (WASTCA Chairman) on 0467 156 452.