Wanted: Audio-Visual Expert Slash Genius
- The Rask Group is a diversified multimedia investment advice, education and publishing business based in Hawthorn, Melbourne
- The role is suited to someone looking for semi-regular casual or contract work who wants to learn, laugh and grow as a professional
- The role is based in our Melbourne office (Richmond/Hawthorn) and may require travel interstate
We’re seeking expressions of interest from humble, talented, curious and growth-focused communications and marketing perfectionists, for a new role based in Melbourne.
About Us
The Rask Group started in Melbourne as a financial education service. Today, our websites and associated services attract tens of thousands of Aussies every month. Our brands include:
- Rask Finance
- Rask Media
- Rask Invest
- BestETFs Australia
- Podcasts and more
We were voted the best up-and-coming financial services company on earth*. Some of our accomplishments include:
- Never accepting a commission
- Never focusing solely on High Net Worths
- A willingness to do what’s right for people even if it doesn’t help us
- We have a small team based in Melbourne, so you need to be solutions-driven, happy to take responsibility for a task (e.g. editing video projects and podcasts to a professional standard), and comfortable working without constant supervision.
The Role
We’re seeking expressions of interest from creative and passionate audio-visual experts who are:
- Looking for semi-regular casual or contract work (hours could vary considerably one week to the next, depending on projects)
- Looking to grow their portfolio with new projects and skills
- Passionate about shooting high-quality video (4K is our jam), and
- Who share our values of integrity, continuous learning and having fun at work
We are small — but growing — and we think of our team members as partners, not ’employees’. The successful candidate for this role may be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
- Setting up and recording interviews, events and panel-style video and audio content
- Editing and producing podcasts and video interviews
- Curating our educational, news and investing content on social channels
- Working closely with me, and our design and marketing guru to produce new ideas and content for our members and larger audiences
- Providing feedback and bringing creative ideas for our content more broadly
- Some administration style work
- Active participation in internal meetings, and (most important)
- Constantly putting up with conversations about finance and investing
The successful applicant will work closely with me (Owen), Founder of The Rask Group, together with our design extraordinaire.
Essentials
- Humility and curiosity — we’d take passion over pedigree any day of the week
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Up-to-date knowledge of what it takes to create high-quality YouTube, Facebook and Instagram channels and video content
- One or more of the following:
- 150 or greater IQ
- Photographic memory
- Brain control
- (just kidding… or are we…?)
- Experience working with iOS/Apple products (GarageBand, iMovie, etc.), Audacity and After Effects
- Studies or experience in marketing, communications, design or photography/videography
- The right to work in Australia (Hawthorn, Melbourne — to be more precise), and
- Comfortable flying interstate for events or projects, when required
Nice to have:
Chances are, the successful applicant will tick one or more of the following:
- Have a portfolio or can demonstrate experience
- Studied/studying marketing, communications, design or photography/videography
- Passion and experience with animation and graphic design
- Experience blogging, writing or producing content
- Experience with Excel / Google Sheets, web design/development (WordPress, programming languages, etc.)
Summary
This is an excellent role for someone prepared to work casually in a fast-growing business and learn massive amounts about design, marketing, communications, finance, content production and more. We encourage students who double as perfectionists and those seeking contract work to apply. Per-hour salary/$$$ will be discussed during the interview.
We’re hoping to fill this role ASAP, so submit your applications today!
What now?
Email your resume and a 200-word ‘about me’ bio (aka cover letter) to the email address: editor[at]raskmedia.com.au (obviously, replace ‘at’ with @). Please use “I’m an A/V wizard, get me outta here” in the subject line (or simply “job” for the less adventurous).
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we’re likely to receive we may not be able to respond to each candidate personally. So thank-you in advance for your interest and time.
