We’re Hiring | Marketing Officer – Social Media, Content & Events
Lighthouse | Sydney
Lighthouse is looking for a creative, outgoing and hands-on Marketing Officer to join our growing team.
Lighthouse is a professional and business community connecting professionals, businesses and opportunities across Australia. Through membership, business matching, recruitment, professional services and events, we help our members and clients build meaningful connections and create long-term value.
About the Role
This is a hands-on marketing role with a strong focus on social media, content creation, video and events.
You will be responsible for growing Lighthouse’s online presence, creating engaging bilingual content, supporting our events and helping build an active professional and business community.
We are looking for someone who is not only creative, but also outgoing, confident and comfortable engaging with people at events and in front of the camera when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow Lighthouse’s social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook
- Plan and create engaging content in English and Chinese
- Create social media posts, stories, reels and short-form videos
- Film, edit and produce video content for social media and promotional campaigns
- Develop and manage social media content calendars
- Create marketing materials for memberships, services, events and campaigns
- Support the planning, promotion and delivery of Lighthouse networking and business events
- Attend events to capture photos and videos and actively engage with attendees
- Conduct short interviews and create engaging event content where appropriate
- Produce timely post-event content, including photos, reels and event highlights
- Encourage event attendees and community members to connect with Lighthouse across our social media and community channels
- Promote Lighthouse memberships, services, events and relevant business opportunities
- Engage with followers and help grow Lighthouse’s online and offline communities
- Coordinate with members, speakers, partners and businesses to develop marketing content
- Monitor social media performance and identify opportunities to improve reach, engagement and community growth
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin)
- Is outgoing, confident and enjoys meeting and communicating with new people
- Has a strong understanding of social media and current content trends
- Is creative and has a good eye for engaging content
- Is confident taking photos and filming short-form video content
- Has video editing and basic graphic design skills
- Is comfortable approaching, interviewing and interacting with people at events
- Has strong written communication skills in both English and Chinese
- Is proactive, flexible and willing to take initiative
- Is organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Has strong attention to detail and a good sense of visual presentation
- Is comfortable attending networking and business events, including occasional events outside standard business hours
- Can work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team
Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools will be highly regarded.
Previous experience in social media, digital marketing, content creation, video production, events or community marketing will also be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- A creative and varied role with the opportunity to take ownership of Lighthouse’s social media and content
- Hands-on experience across social media, video, events and community marketing
- Opportunities to attend professional and business events
- Exposure to professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses across a wide range of industries
- Opportunities to build your marketing portfolio and professional network
- A collaborative, flexible and entrepreneurial working environment
- Career development opportunities as Lighthouse continues to grow
Apply
If you are creative, outgoing, bilingual and social-media savvy, and enjoy turning people, events and ideas into engaging content, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and portfolio or examples of previous social media, video or content work, together with a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience and interest in joining Lighthouse.
Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
