We are looking for a strategic and experienced leader to plan and manage highly effective media and public relations campaigns and communications strategies.
Working with the Marketing & Communications team, core functions of this position include:
- Devise and implement imaginative communication strategies and campaigns that resonate with target audiences and support a wide range of exhibitions, programs and activities across all MV campuses.
- Develop and implement plans to elevate the public profile of key Museums Victoria staff.
- Identify and create stakeholder media opportunities to amplify Museums Victoria’s key branded thematics and transformational themes.
- Develop and coordinate media outreach activities including (but not limited to); writing and editing media releases, listings, speeches, fielding media enquiries, running media events and working with media support officers to monitor and evaluate media coverage.
- Support, manage and supervise the media and communications officer roles.
- Foster and build strategic and successful stakeholder relationships with key media, government and external partners to support advocacy, communications and campaign goals.
Relevant skills and attributes:
- Creative and exceptional writing and editing skills.
- High proficiency in pro-active and responsive media and public relations and communications planning and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement integrated communications campaigns across all range of broadcast channels, platforms and formats.
- Proven collaborative ability to lead, foster and inspire creativity, manage teams, and guide and develop staff.
- Demonstrated event, budget and project management skills and experience
Please see our Role Statement for a copy of the full Key Selection Criteria and Duties.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Reporting to the Senior Media and Communications Manager, this is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and networked manager to fulfil a senior role in the media and communications team with direct reports. The successful applicant will be hyper organised, deadline-driven with established media relationships and excellent attention to detail. Exceptional writing skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise and juggle concurrent projects in a supportive but fast paced and ever-evolving environment.
HOW TO APPLY:
To view the position description, visit https://museumsvictoria.com.au/careers