Senior Content Manager
Shippit
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Shippit is Australia’s best connected shipping software. Logistics infrastructure is a sophisticated beast, and we’re not only improving the experience for everyone involved, we’re impacting the planet in a positive manner: deliveries made through our platform are already 100% Carbon Neutral. Proudly Australian founded, we’re truly global in our approach and have the benefit of being a free moving startup with the security of impacting a growing industry that needs some love and attention.
THE ROLE & THE TEAM
We’re looking for a sharp, strategic, and hands-on Senior Content Manager to own our content program and executive event communications. In this role, you’ll lead the creation of clear, compelling content across formats and channels, while also crafting powerful narratives and talking points for keynotes, panels, and industry events. You’ll partner closely with executives, subject matter experts, and the marketing team to ensure every piece of content and every stage appearance supports our brand, point of view, and growth strategy
DAY TO DAY
- Content Strategy & Creation
- Lead the development and execution of our content calendar, including long-form articles, blogs, reports, and short-form copy
- Write and edit high-impact content aligned to business priorities and audience needs
- Own the relationship with our PR agency, ensuring that earned media communications aligns to the broader content strategy
- Thought Leadership
- Ghostwrite thought leadership articles and opinion pieces for executives and experts
- Identify timely content opportunities that align with industry trends and strategic themes
- Work cross-functionally to surface compelling stories, data, and insights that position us as a trusted voice in the market
- Executive Comms & Events
- Create keynote presentations, panel talking points, and event scripts for internal and external speaking engagements
- Ensure messaging is aligned to audience, channel, and business objectives across all event appearances
- Support delivery teams with clear, engaging content for webinars, customer forums, and partner events
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- 6–8+ years’ experience in content, communications, or brand storytelling roles
- Exceptional writing and editing skills across short- and long-form content
- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to turn complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
- Experience developing thought leadership and supporting executive-level communications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work at pace
- Collaborative and confident working cross-functionally with stakeholders of all levels
Desired, but not essential
- Experience in ecommerce, logistics, or B2B SaaS
- A strong portfolio of long-form content and executive comms
- Familiarity with content management tools and basic design software (e.g. Webflow, Canva, Figma)
LIFE AT SHIPPIT
- Flexible hybrid - ability to mix your working week between The Shippit office and your home office
- We are all builders - we share our successes! Be rewarded with our Employee Share Option Plan
- Family & paw friendly - generous parental leave policy and pet friendly office
- Be healthy - Wellbeing Policy with strong focus on whatever makes you feel good from inside out.
- Enrich your life - travel and explore the world through the flexibility to temporarily work anywhere, yes anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks of the year
- Fuel your growth journey - Unlocking your potential with a blend of in person and online learning and development opportunities
- Be comfortable - Casual Friday everyday!
FEEL VALUABLE
Join our high-performance culture at Shippit where you can make a difference. We’re on a mission that needs the right #goodhumans to help make ship happen!
Shippit actively supports a diverse workforce at all levels of the company and we all embody the core values that make our business unique. We foster a culture of inclusion at Shippit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our mantra is to make ship happen, every single day.
We’re a phenomenal place to work, and we can back that up. Shippit’s been ranked as #6 Best Place to Work by AFR in 2023. It doesn’t stop there, we have a whole bunch of accolades we earnt over the years which we are super proud of.
Watch this - Culture at Shippit
Our recruitment process - we don't like to complicate things
- Phone screening - nice and simple to start, let’s get to know each other.
- Hiring Manager Interview - impress your potential new Manager.
- Technical/ Functional Interview - let your skills do the talking.
- Values Interview - have you got what it takes to be a Shippster?
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