Social Media Content Creator

Applications close Sunday, 30 November at 11.59pm (AEDT). Send your application to info@killyourdarlings.com.au with the subject line: Content Creator 2026. Kill Your Darlings is a vibrant and eclectic online magazine of commentary, essays, interviews, fiction and reviews. We also curate an online writing school and a series of prizes and awards, as well as offer mentorships and other high-quality editorial services to writers at all stages of their careers.About the role:Kill Your Darlings (KYD) is looking for a confident, creative, book-loving content maker to expand our audiences across social media. Working closely with our Head of Digital Strategy and editorial team, you will plan, film and edit short-form video and social content for the KYD social media channels. This role is ideal for someone starting out in content creation or digital marketing who is eager to build skills, experiment with new ideas and learn about digital audiences in the Australian literary industry. Responsibilities:Plan, shoot and edit social content—including Reels, TikToks and behind-the-scenes footage—for use across KYD’s organic and paid platformsBe the on-camera host for short videos—you must be proficient in self-filming and appearing in content, as necessaryCreate authentic, story-driven content using your phoneWrite captions and copy for social media, email and web postsKeep across BookTok, Instagram and broader social trendsReview performance insights with Head of Digital Strategy Who you are:Loves Australian books, publishing and storytelling Well-spoken, articulate and confident on cameraLives on the ‘For You’ page and loves creating content that engages and entertainsEnjoys experimenting with video, editing and social trendsProficient with video editing softwareReliable, organised and open to learning Responds well to feedback, good at teamworkYou don’t need years of experience—we’re more interested in your enthusiasm, ideas and willingness to grow into the role. Details:Location: Remote, Australia-based onlyPayment: $32 per hour, min. 25 hours per calendar monthStart date: January 2026How to apply:Please send us the following:Resume (no more than 2 pages) Instead of a cover letter, send us a link to a 30–60 second TikTok or Instagram Reels–style video telling us why you’d be a great fit for this role at KYDAn example of recent content you’ve created and/or your portfolio and/or social linksSend your application to info@killyourdarlings.com.au with the subject line: Content Creator 2026. Applications close Sunday, 30 November at 11.59pm (AEDT).