Open Volunteer Roles
Shoes Off exists for the Asian Australian community. We are a community organised podcast 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.
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 8 hours a week
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
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
Press & PR Liaison
Do you want to provide more exposure to Asian Australian stories in the press? Are you well connected with various press outlets, and looking to grow your PR portfolio? Then we'd love for you to join the Shoes Off Team.
You are
A PR professional
Well connected with top press outlets such as Business Insider, Forbes, HBR, Vox, Pedestrian, and more
Interested in establishing relationships with reporters or writers of Asian media outlets
Able to dedicate 5 hrs per week to this project
Open to receiving feedback
Passionate about giving back to the Asian Australian community
YOU WILL BE
Pitching the press on behalf of Shoes Off to get more coverage of the podcast
Helping find talent that will help give the show more exposure
Maintaining relationships with press and invite them to Shoes Off events
Working closely with the founder of Shoes Off to gain more exposure for Asians in media
You will get
Exposure to podcast guests and an 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