Open Volunteer Roles
Shoes Off exists for the Asian Australian community and do not make a profit, so all roles are for those who are willing to give their time as a way of giving back to the community.
We currently have roles open for:
Reporters/Writers
Social Media/Community Manager
Researcher
Graphic Designer/Artist, and
Audio Editor/Mixer
Reporters & Writers
Are you an established or aspiring writer or journalist who has a passion for Asian Australian issues? Do you have interesting stories to share, and great people to talk to? This is your chance to get your voice out there - either in podcast form or written form.
For the podcast
Working collaboratively with the founder of Shoes Off, you will be able to bring your story to life. You’ll be mentored in the podcasting process, from recording interviews to writing an episode, and you’ll be able to include this as part of your personal portfolio of works.
You’ll be required to pitch your idea and potential interviewees, then (if you haven’t already), conduct the interviews. With structural help, you’ll write and revise the episode, and then record our tracks (the bits we’ve written). You’ll then give your notes on the edit.
In short, I want to develop you to produce compelling, interesting stories in audio form.
I won’t lie, this takes time. But if you’re willing to put in the effort, I promise you what we end up with will be great.
For the blog
This is a great platform to tell Asian Australian stories. You’ll be able to pitch ideas, conduct interviews (if necessary) and include this as part of your personal portfolio.
Social Media & Community Manager
If you enjoy creating thoughtful social content, networking with people online, and want to grow a vibrant Asian Australian community, let’s chat.
You are
An active membership in facebook groups like ACN, AHN, & Subtle Asian Networking
A creator of engaging, thought provoking content (images, artwork, animation, videos)
A lover of engaging in thoughtful conversations online
A connector of people
Creative, thoughtful, and professional
Passionate about giving back to the Asian Australian community
Able to dedicate 3 hours a fortnight
You will be
Creating social media content for the Facebook and Instagram pages
Engaging with our listeners
Helping to organise events for the Shoes Off community
Helping us connect with our listeners through gathering feedback, facilitating AMAs with podcast guests, enabling our listeners to connect with each other and share resources
You will get
Insight into the podcast creation process
Exposure to podcast guests and an opportunity to build your network
To make a difference to the Asian Australian community
Credit where credit is due - put this on your CV
Researcher
Do you love to dig deep into topics and ideas to really understand everything there is to know about it? If you nerd out on research papers (like I do), come join the Shoes Off team.
You are
A passionate thinker with incessant curiosity
Well versed in finding academic papers and studies
A critical thinker and can weed out the interesting and legitimate from the lackluster and questionable
Passionate about giving back to the Asian Australian community
Able to dedicate 3 hours a fortnight
You will be
Pitching story and episode ideas
Compiling research briefs to ideas and topics provided
Finding out what others are doing/have done on the same topic
You will get
Insight into the podcast creation process
Satisfaction in seeing your research come to life in a podcast
To make a difference to the Asian Australian community
Credit where credit is due - put this on your CV
Graphic Designer / Artist
Do you love it when things just look nice? Do you have a knack for layouts, design, and After Effects? If you’re keen to grow this Asian Australian community, join the team!
You are
Skilled in design - whether that be artwork, logos, motion graphics or layout. You have that eye for good creative.
Passionate about giving back to the Asian Australian community
Able to dedicate 5 hours a week
You will be
Creating social media artwork for the Facebook and Instagram pages based on your skills and experience
Advising and helping to design the website
Creating templates for documentation and promotions
You will get
Insight into the podcast creation process
To flex that creative muscle
To make a difference to the Asian Australian community
Credit where credit is due - put this on your CV
Audio Editor / Mixer
Do you have skills in audio editing and/or mixing? And do you want to put these skills to use to help create high quality Asian Australian stories? Then we'd love for you to join the Shoes Off Team.
You are
Skilled in audio editing / mixing (preferably Adobe Audition)
Interested in telling Asian Australian stories
Able to work ad hoc - about 4 hours a fortnight
Open to receiving feedback
YOU WILL BE
Assembling audio from scripts (with timecodes) and from tracks
Doing the fine cut after feedback from stakeholders
Adding music as required and directed (optional)
Working closely with the founder of Shoes Off to create professional podcast episodes
You will get
A great opportunity to build your network
Insight into the podcast creation process
To make a difference to the Asian Australian community
Credit where credit is due - put this on your CV