Careers
At Market Lane, we put our hearts and souls into sourcing and roasting exceptional coffees that delight our customers every day. Our goal is to make great coffee accessible and exciting, and easy to brew and enjoy. We have been roasting in Melbourne/Naarm since 2009. With an emphasis on exceptional quality coffee, environmentally sustainable practices, ethical and transparent relationships, and community participation and support, Market Lane actively works to create a future in which good coffee is good for everyone – from the individuals and communities that produce the coffee to the team members who roast and brew it through to the customers who drink and enjoy it.
Market Lane Coffee is an equal employment opportunity company. We’re committed to fair and equitable treatment for all employees and prospective employees. We value and respect the diversity of our workforce, and we are committed to providing a supportive and healthy work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Copywriter and Storyteller
(12-month Parental Leave Cover – 4 days/week)
We are looking for a talented Copywriter and Storyteller to join our team. In this role, you will oversee all copy and written content for Market Lane Coffee across all platforms, help us tell the stories of the coffees we source and the inspirational people behind them, and communicate what we do (and why we do it).
This role is based at our Brunswick East HQ and roastery in Melbourne/Naarm.
What you will do
Working closely with Market Lane’s Co-founder and Marketing Manager, the role involves:
- Writing and editing clear, consistent and compelling copy for our product pages, newsletters, social media, journal posts, printed assets and internal comms
- Bringing our values, coffees, products, shops and partnerships to life through engaging and informative written content
- Collaborating with our Marketing, Retail, Wholesale and Sourcing teams to create timely and thoughtful content
- Upholding our voice and tone, ensuring clarity, warmth and integrity in everything we communicate in writing.
About you
- You’re a skilled and creative writer with a strong portfolio of storytelling and brand-aligned copy
- You have excellent editing and proofreading skills, with great attention to detail
- You’re curious and thoughtful, with a love for learning and sharing stories
- You have a genuine interest in specialty coffee, sustainability, and transparent sourcing
- You’re a collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally
- Experience writing for hospitality, food, or values-led brands is a plus.
This role offers
- The opportunity to work within, and contribute to, a values-led, B Corp-certified business
- A supportive and passionate team of co-workers who care deeply about quality and sustainability
- A dynamic range of work tasks that span creative storytelling and purposeful brand communication
- A 4-day work week with some hybrid/flexible work conditions
We care about our team and invest in creating a culture that is positive, collaborative and supportive. We invest in training and development, and provide all team members with a coffee allowance, access to a Mental Health Fund, and paid volunteer work to give back to the community.
Instructions to apply
Please forward your current resumé and covering application letter to jobs@marketlane.com.au by 11 June 2025. Please note, a cover letter is essential and, if possible, please also share examples of your written work. Only successful candidates will receive a response.
Put yourself on our radar
Don’t see a role that fits your skill set but think you’d work well on our team? Write to us anyway at jobs@marketlane.com.au – we still want to hear from you!