About I AM SOMEONE
I AM SOMEONE is an Australian grassroots charity working across Uganda, Kenya and Sierra Leone to provide education, safe housing, food security and community-led development for children and families facing extreme disadvantage.
Founded by Steve Argent over 20 years ago, IAS has quietly created extraordinary long-term impact, yet very few people outside of its direct community know the full story.
We are now entering a growth phase focused on increasing awareness, recognition and national visibility, and this role is at the heart of that mission.
Purpose of the Role
This role exists to amplify the story and impact I AM SOMEONE through:
• Articles
• Monthly newsletter updates
• storytelling campaigns
You will be the person who turns real impact into short form and long form stories, ensuring that the work being done on the ground is seen, honoured and celebrated, helping to keep engaged our current supporters, and attract new supporters.
What You’ll Be Working With
You will not be starting from scratch.
You’ll be provided with:
• story ideas
• monthly updates from our projects
• internal support for content, approvals and coordination
Your role is to lead the story of I Am Someone and building momentum to its growth.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation
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Write two engaging articles per month on topics relevant to IAS, including our work, beneficiaries, education, community impact, development issues and related causes.
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Write one email newsletter per month, featuring relevant IAS updates, stories, campaigns, fundraising opportunities and calls to action.
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Develop content that communicates IAS’s mission, impact and stories in an engaging and accessible way for donors, supporters and the broader community.
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Maintain a simple monthly content schedule to ensure articles and newsletters are planned and delivered on time.
Research & Storytelling
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Research relevant topics and identify stories and content opportunities that align with IAS’s mission and priorities.
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Work with the IAS team to gather information, updates and stories needed to develop accurate and meaningful content.
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Develop compelling stories that help supporters understand the impact of their involvement with IAS.
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Ensure content involving children, beneficiaries and communities is presented respectfully and in accordance with IAS’s child protection, privacy and ethical storytelling requirements.
Digital Content & SEO
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Adapt content for different communication channels, including the IAS website, email newsletters and social media where appropriate.
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Incorporate relevant keywords and basic SEO principles into website articles to support IAS’s online visibility and reach.
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Consider opportunities to repurpose written content across IAS’s digital channels to maximise its reach and impact.
Collaboration & Quality
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Collaborate with fundraising and marketing manager to ensure content supports current campaigns and organisational priorities.
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Ensure all content reflects IAS’s values, mission and brand voice.
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Proofread and edit content to ensure it is clear, accurate, well-structured and free from spelling and grammatical errors.
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Monitor engagement with published content and use insights to help inform future content topics and approaches.
Skills & Experience
You might have experience in:
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Communications, journalism or media
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SEO
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Marketing, storytelling or copywriting
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Or you may simply be an excellent writer with strong organisational skills and a passion for social impact
Formal qualifications are not required, what matters is your ability to communicate clearly, manage timelines, and tell powerful stories.
Time Commitment
Flexible and remote.
Estimated 5–10 hours per month, approximately 2 articles and one newsletter per month.
Work can be done on your own schedule.
What You’ll Get
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Direct involvement in national recognition pathways
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The chance to help bring one of Australia’s quietest humanitarian legacies into the spotlight
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Meaningful portfolio-worthy impact
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A genuine opportunity to contribute to the future of a grassroots charity
Please send through your experience and some examples if you have some.
We look forward to hearing from you!!