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Marketing and Communications Officer

Public Interest Journalism Initiative

About PIJI

The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) is a specialist think tank advancing the future sustainability, diversity and plurality of public interest journalism. We inform practical policy solutions and public conversation on the importance of an effective, pluralistic news media of all types and sizes.

ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As PIJI looks to rapidly increase its scale and influence, the Marketing and Communications Officer will work with and support the Communications Director to shape and drive the strategic communications direction and vision of the organisation, and grow its audience.

You will be responsible for ensuring high quality and innovative communications and stakeholder delivery that meet the strategic, contractual and financial targets of the organisation and will play a critical role in leading PIJI’s strategic direction beyond 2023.

The successful candidate will have a marketing qualification or relevant industry experience in marketing. They will have extremely strong administration skills and be a creative, out-of-the-box thinker.

A values-driven employee with a passion for social justice, you will demonstrate a commitment to work collaboratively, take instruction and direction and work across multiple projects concurrently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with the Communications Director to develop a strategic plan and deliver a vision underpinned by the purpose of the organisation
  • Will work with Communications Director to grow PIJI’s audiences on all platforms
  • Administrative duties across marketing and communications functions
  • Establishing and maintaining content schedules and calendars
  • Scheduling and administrating relevant meetings
  • Content creation for stakeholder communication (both internal and external)
  • Media management and public relations support
  • Social media monitoring and moderating, content creation and posting
  • Placement of social media advertising
  • Collection and collation of analytics for reference against KPIs
  • Mapping stakeholder groups, conducting database maintenance, segmentation and management
  • Assisting with the development of partnership proposals, agreements and reports
  • Website search engine optimisation/marketing analysis and administration

WORK HOURS & BENEFITS

PIJI offers a flexible working environment (including remote working) to promote integrity, respect and teamwork and as an employer we are committed to providing equal opportunities and a positive work environment. PIJI is headquartered in Melbourne and provides co-working space.

This is a part-time role of three or four days per week, located in Melbourne. Designated working days may be negotiated prior to commencement. We also offer up to four weeks of unpaid leave in addition to four weeks of annual leave (pro rata). Work-related overnight travel may be required on occasion (1-3 times per annum) but will be made with a minimum of two weeks’ notice wherever possible.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • A tertiary qualification in communications or marketing (marketing preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a strong track record in stakeholder management
  • Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communications technologies including but not limited:
    • Social media platforms
    • Mailchimp
    • Google suite of products, including AdWords, Drive, Analytics and so on
    • Canva
    • Microsoft Suite of products
    • Spreadsheet proficiency
  • Working knowledge of content management systems, basic HTML coding and a basic understanding of graphic design, layout, and publishing
  • Proven experience growing multi-platform audiences

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Collaborative approach to all tasks
  • A genuine interest in the organisation, its business and core values
  • Interpersonal skills aligned with a positive and respectful work culture

We will be conducting interviews as appropriate candidates are found and reserve the right to close applications early.

A position description is attached.

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