We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Public Relations Specialist to join the Red Nose team!

• Share your public relations and communications expertise to drive our growth
• Work for a high-profile national organisation
• Enjoy flexible working options including working from home
• Be part of an ambitious, collaborative and supportive team
• Work from anywhere within Australia
• Part-time role (4 days per week - negotiable)

About Red Nose

We are a national charity working to save little lives and support people impacted by the death of a baby or child. Since our ‘back to sleep’ program was first introduced in 1988, we’ve helped reduce SIDS in Australia by 80% - saving over 11,000 babies' lives and counting.

About the role

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the Public Relations Specialist will drive and execute the PR & media strategy. This is a varied and exciting role, with lots of opportunity for growth. A typical day could include:

• Working on the PR strategy and content plan, to deliver brand awareness and engagement
• Developing press releases, opinion editorials, talking points and key messages for key campaigns and activities including Red Nose Day and other national campaigns
• Leading our media outreach, including developing and maintaining relationships with key members of the press
• Using your analysis skills to recommend improvements

We are looking for:

• At least 4 years' experience in public relations or communications

• Experience managing and implementing public relations and media strategies and measuring results
• Experience developing, cultivating and managing media relations networks

• Experience pitching and proactively create media opportunities

• Experience writing, editing and proofreading messages for targeted audiences

• Proven ability to conceive and develop opinion editorials, press releases, statements, talking points, speeches, key messages, fact sheets and other materials

• Experience using tracking and analysis to develop key insights and recommendations for improvement
• Proven ability to craft compelling stories and content

• Knowledge of how to manage crisis communications – messaging development, process and escalation points

We would love you to have:

• Creative flair and a passion for storytelling
• A high level of personal accountability, self-initiative and drive
• A results driven approach
• The ability to think creatively and to contribute innovative new ideas
• Empathy, sensitivity, diplomacy and tact

We can offer you:

• Competitive salary, plus salary packaging
• Flexible working, with hybrid/work from home options
• Mentoring, training and support
• A fantastic team, who love working together to achieve amazing things!

See the position description attached below.

For more information, visit our website or contact Fiona Jordan on 03 9034 1253 or [email protected] using the subject line: Public Relations Specialist - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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