ME Bank to hire PR manager
ME Bank is opening a new PR manager role, based in Melbourne. The position will be on a six-month contract.
The PR manager will be in charge of both media and stakeholder communications for the bank, primarily focusing on traditional media platforms, customers, and partner bodies. The object will be to generate positive brand awareness for the bank and its services.
Candidates must be Australian citizens and permanent residents with sufficient experience in PR and communications, most particularly in a business or financial services environment. They should have a firm grasp of PR management and have an array of media contacts.
Background checks including bankruptcy, ASIC, and police will be mandated.
Journalist needed for Elite Agent
Property B2B publication Elite Agent has opened a new post for a journalist, based in Southport. The position will be either part-time or full-time.
The person will be assigned to create the publication’s daily brief, convert PR releases into regular news articles, and research topics for Elite Agent’s podcasts and premium articles.
The ideal candidate must be a journalist with notable experience covering the property market. They need to be capable of producing good copy in limited time, can work flexible hours, and are familiar with Wordpress and GSuite applications. Aspirants who are also licenced property agents can be considered.
National Gallery of Victoria to hire senior publicist
Applications close: 02/02/2021 08:02 PM
The National Gallery of Victoria has opened a position for a senior publicist, based in Melbourne. The position will be on a three-year full-time contract.
The person will oversee the Gallery’s Media and Public Affairs department, leading the creation and execution of strategic publicity campaigns to highlight new activities and programs on the Gallery, and promote its collections. They will also cultivate relationships with media organisations and donors to increase the Gallery’s public visibility.
The ideal candidate must be graduates of communications, journalism or PR with detailed experience as a senior publicist. The person must have demonstrable capability in campaign management and performance tracking, stakeholder relationships, and oral/written communications.
Watterson to hire PR consultants
Boutique PR/communications agency Watterson is opening its doors to a new PR consultant and senior PR consultant, based in North Sydney.
The consultants will be tasked to develop and execute Watterson client campaigns and provide strategic support for the agency leadership. They will also aid in business development and cultivating new clients.
Candidates must be PR practitioners or journalists with over two years’ experience. They must be deeply familiar with the ANZ traditional/digital media landscape and have managed clients at agency level.
Marketing/PR manager sought for Lancemore
Boutique hospitality conglomerate Lancemore Group is in need of a new marketing and PR manager, based in Melbourne.
Under the company’s group director of sales and marketing, the person will oversee the development and execution of marketing and PR functions, including brand management, tourism/media relations, and social media engagement. The associated content will include media releases and copywriting materials.
Candidates for the post must have a detailed record in agency-level PR and marketing communications activities, including creative development of campaign ideas and copywriting material. Experience in luxury lifestyle accounts is highly considered.
REDHILL to hire account manager
The Sydney branch of Singapore agency REDHILL Communications is searching for a new account manager.
The account manager will be in charge of REDHILL Australia’s new and existing client brands by developing and executing new integrated communications campaign plans.
They will cultivate new media and influencer relations for the accounts and to organise media briefings for client interviews, and keep track of performance metrics.
The position will be open to PR/communications practitioners with between four to six years’ agency experience. Their record should include a deep history of media relations, effective campaigns, and prompt delivery of results.
