In this position, you'll be based in Melbourne, Yarra Falls office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for part of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for External Communications Manager to join us based in our Yarra Falls office. You will be responsible to demonstrate a track record of generating trade, specialist and national media coverage, preferably in Australia/New Zealand, and be able to create effective general written communications.
* You will work with some of our biggest ASX listed clients
* You will join a great supportive team, who will support you along the way
* You will join us in an exciting time of growth as we move our clients onto a new platform
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, responding to enquiries and positioning Computershare as a trusted source.
* Protect the company's reputation by drafting statements, supporting incident and crisis communications, and monitoring media coverage to keep regional stakeholders informed.
* Support and develop local media spokespeople through media coaching and preparation.
* Partner with Marketing to integrate media angles into campaigns and ensure content is newsworthy and aligned with journalist interests.
* Manage and attend media events, launches and other external activities as required.
* Contribute to corporate campaigns by supporting Investor Relations communications and developing content for the Annual Report, Sustainability Report and other global initiatives.
Qualifications
* Proven working experience in a communications environment with experience working in complex or political environments.
* Experience promoting products, services or technologies to journalists.
* A background in corporate, professional or financial services, with some exposure to regulatory processes or organizations.
* Experience working as a journalist and/or in a PR agency environment, the latter particularly in promoting products and services or technology.
* A University degree is preferred, but not essential, especially if the candidate shows a strong track record working in communications.
* Some evidence of defensive communications would be an advantage, although not essential.
What you will bring
* We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, able to balance conflicting priorities and someone who is technology savvy.
* Other key skills include: Proven experience in a communications environment with experience in complex or political environments; Experience promoting products, services or technologies to journalists; Background in corporate, professional or financial services with exposure to regulatory processes or organizations; Experience working as a journalist and/or in a PR agency environment (especially for technology products/services).
Rewards designed for you
* Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
* Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
* Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
* Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get-togethers to helping you invest in your future.
* And more. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.
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