Trainee Journalist, The Sydney Morning Herald

Nine; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home 2 days a week

Complimentary Koh products and family/

Discount code for family and friends

Westfield Bondi Junction location

Monthly in-office lunches

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Koh in Bondi Junction seeks a Content Creator & Editor who lives and breathes social content. You’ll translate ideas from concept to screen, filming, presenting and editing scroll-stopping content across TikTok, Instagram and emerging platforms.

Reporting to the Head of Brand, you’ll brainstorm, develop, launch and test content with our growing marketing team—often the same day—and enjoy a fast-moving environment that rewards creativity.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels and modern social content.
• Strong editing instincts for pacing, hooks, captions, and storytelling.
• Confident filming and directing content.
• Ability to move fast without sacrificing quality.
• Strong creative taste and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Capture and edit engaging content for paid assets across social platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to maximise content opportunities.
• Create and respond to content briefs ensuring outputs align with brief creatively and commercially.
• Edit user-generated content (UGC) for social platforms.
• Write basic copy capturing brand voice for social posts.
• Utilise software to edit and create engaging content.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Social content

Filming

Copywriting

Creative ideation

Tools

Video editing software

Camera operation

Job description

Koh is Australia’s largest ecommerce eco cleaning brand. Pioneering the reduce, reuse, refill model, Koh was established in 2016 in Bondi, Australia by co-founders and fellow Dad’s Adam Lindsay and Justin Alexander. Their vision was to create a safer and better cleaning system that is better for our homes, families and planet by removing unnecessary chemicals, overconsumption and single use plastics that usually went hand-in-hand with the cleaning category. Koh makes eco certified products that challenge the status quo and seek to disrupt through innovation. With 100k reviews with a 4.75 rating, need we say more! With over 1 million Aussies in our Koh-mmunity – together we’re creating a safer better home and planet!

Job Description:

As Content Creator, you will be in charge of creating various types of engaging content that captivates our audience and drives the growth engine of our business. Reporting directly to the Head of Brand, your role will be filled with diverse tasks and creative opportunities. Alongside our growing marketing team, you will brainstorm, develop, launch, and test content ideas on social platforms. From ideation to launch, you’ll witness your work come to life, sometimes on the very same day! This role welcomes creative individuals from all backgrounds who are comfortable filming, love brainstorming stunts, story telling, writing copy, playing pranks, editing quick films, or having fun on platforms like TikTok. You should be proficient in video editing, and thrive in creating captivating digital content for consumers.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and edit engaging, innovative, and unique content for paid assets across instagram, facebook, tik tok, you tube
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams to maximise content capturing opportunities
• Create and respond to content briefs, ensuring that the output aligns with the brief both creatively and commercially
• Edit user-generated content (UGC) for our social media platforms
• Basic copywriting ability for social platforms capturing our brand tone of voice
• Utilise software to edit and create interesting content

Background

• Ability to thrive within a diverse team environment
• Excellent ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven track record of creating impactful content
• Resourceful and capable of executing ideas independently while actively collaborating with other creative team members as needed.
• A creative thinker and content enthusiast who is unafraid to challenge the status quo and thinks globally
• Proficiency in filming and editing
• Professional working knowledge of digital media, web content, storyboarding, and content production
• Self-motivated, exceptionally organised, and keen attention to detail

Perks and Benefits of Working at Koh

• Work from home 2 days a week.
• Enjoy complimentary Koh products and receive a discount code for family and friends.
• Convenient location(with amazing city views) at Westfield, Bondi Junction.
• Monthly in-office lunches to connect and celebrate as a team
• Early finish at 1pm on Fridays to roll into the weekend

Next Steps: If you have successfully been shortlisted then you will be phone screened before potentially progressing through to a 2 round interview process.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Content Creator & Editor who lives and breathes social content. You’ll take ideas from concept to screen, filming, presenting and editing scroll-stopping content across TikTok, Instagram and emerging platforms.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and modern social content
• Strong editing instincts for pacing, hooks, captions, and storytelling
• Confident filming and directing content
• Ability to move fast without sacrificing quality
• Strong creative taste and initiative
• Organised, proactive, and reliable
• Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment
• Strong understanding of creative production workflows and file management
• Comfortable working with cameras, studio equipment, and production tech
• Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware or equipment issues independently

Nice to Have

• Experience growing social channels
• Experience with founder-led or personality-driven content
• Experience with Sony cameras, drones, or professional video gear
• Experience filming client content on-site
• Experience editing ads or branded social content
• Understanding of platform-native content styles
• Experience with studio or podcast setups
• Basic IT or hardware troubleshooting experience

This Role Is NOT For

• Traditional videographers focused only on polished long-form production
• Editors who only want execution work without ideation
• People who need constant direction
• Slow-moving or reactive creatives
• Anyone who doesn’t naturally understand social-first content

What You’ll Get

• A role with real creative influence
• Direct collaboration with the founder
• A fast-moving environment where ideas get executed quickly
• Strong growth opportunities
• Ongoing feedback and development
• A high-performance team focused on doing great work
• Team events and an energetic environment

We’re building something exciting and want someone hungry to help shape it.