AMWA digital content and marketing assistant (virtual role)

The Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA) is looking for a dynamic part-time assistant to help us with administrative and marketing duties.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive professional who can hit the ground running and help us increase our profile.

About AMWA

We are the peak body for promoting excellence in health and medical communications in Australia and New Zealand through conferences, professional development, networking and mentoring.

Job description

This part-time role requires approximately 20 hours per month. Duties will include:

Assist in creation of email and digital newsletters

Maintain AMWA’s social media accounts

Manage content of the AMWA website: generate new content, write news stories and ensure all webpages are up-to-date

Promote membership of AMWA

Take minutes of teleconferences

Perform other administrative and marketing duties as required

You’ll work closely with the AMWA Executive Committee and volunteers, reporting to the AMWA Executive Committee, and will be required to attend one teleconference each month.

Skills and experience

Strong writing skills, including writing for the web and for social media platforms

Excellent organisational skills, with the proven ability to juggle multiple tasks, events, and priorities effectively

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tech savvy

Skilled in using social media

Experience in using WordPress and MailChimp is an advantage

Experience in marketing and/or medical communications is an advantage

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to amwapresident@medicalwriters.org before Friday 30 October 2018

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