Communications Manager
The WA Sporting Car Club (WASCC) is the largest and oldest motorsport club in Australia. It is an incorporated association of some 1,200 members and conducts a comprehensive suite of motorsport events at its premier facility, MotorMall Wanneroo Raceway in Neerabup. WASCC also hosts a number of high-profile events including the Perth round of Supercars.
WASCC people are innovative, open-minded and team-oriented. Our team members are humble and hardworking, challenge our thinking and have a will to improve the organisation. They combine genuine understanding of the importance of our local activities with a universal approach.
The role:
* Assist in management of the external communication and content creation for both the WASCC and MotorMall Wanneroo Raceway for duration of the year, including capture of relevant collateral.
* Manage website and social media CMS.
* In collaboration with the General Manager, assist to develop advertising and event plans.
* Writing Press Releases and arranging media calls when required.
* Effectively market the existing facilities while seeking to promote and develop new growth opportunities.
* Analyse customer insights, trends and best practices to build successful marketing strategies.
* Work with new sponsors, naming rights partners, corporate hospitality clients, signage clients, digital advertising clients to maximise exposure.
* Assist event coordinator with the planning and delivery of the Club's Awards Night & club events.
* Work closely with the General Manager to develop overall business development.
* This role will include the requirement to work some weekends during the year as required.
* Other duties as required.
Experience
* Bachelor's degree in business, or related field desirable, however experience is highly regarded.
* Experience in social media, advertising, marketing, and dealing with media.
* Experience in business and staff management.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
* Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
* Competency in Microsoft applications including word, excel, and outlook.
* Competency in all social media platforms.
* Competency in CMS and or database systems.
* Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
If this opportunity aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. Competitive remuneration is offered, commensurate with the role. Immediate start available.