We are seeking an organised, detail-oriented Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager to support the Diageo APAC Content Studio in Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional who is highly organised, culturally aware, and eager to grow in project coordination and digital marketing.
Bilingual skills in Mandarin (spoken and written) alongside English are required, as this role will involve working with both local Australian stakeholders and regional teams across China.
Reporting to the Diageo APAC Content Studio Lead, you will serve as the on-ground bridge between market teams, APAC stakeholders, and specialist agencies — helping to manage briefs, align work across different teams, and ensure campaigns reflect both global standards and local cultural nuances.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in global marketing operations and develop skills in digital activation.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a liaison between the APAC Content Studio and market teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
* Manage and link workstreams, briefs, and requirements across APAC teams (e.g., product launches, trade activations, digital campaigns).
* Coordinate with local specialist agencies (media, customer, activation, trade) as required.
* Bring a strong understanding of Australian cultural nuances to ensure briefs and content reflect the right local tone, style, and lingo.
* Support project tracking, timelines, and reporting across the APAC Content Studio.
About You / Key Requirements
* Fluency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) is essential, with strong cultural understanding.
* Early-career professional with 1–3 years' experience in project coordination, marketing, or content management.
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* Confident communicator, able to liaise across multiple stakeholders and teams.
* Familiar with project coordination tools and comfortable managing deadlines.
* Passionate about local culture and able to translate this into clear, concise briefs.
* Strong agency background and experience working with production and creative teams.
* Available for hybrid work (3 days in Sydney office).
Working Model
* Hybrid setup: 3 days per week in Diageo's Sydney office (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one additional day), 2 days WFH.
* Reports to: Diageo APAC Content Studio Lead.
What's on Offer
* A 6-month fixed-term contract, employed via a partner company in Australia, with the possibility of extension.
* Competitive salary package (AUD 37,500 for 6-month contract, equivalent to AUD 75,000 p.a.)
* Work directly with one of the world's leading spirits companies on high-profile brand initiatives.
* Opportunity to develop digital activation experience and grow within a global content and marketing environment.
Note: Employment will be administered through a partner company in Australia, while the role will be carried out onsite at Diageo's Sydney office under the direction of the APAC Content Studio Lead.
Job Type: Fixed term
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Work from home
Application Question(s):
* Do you have bilingual skills in Mandarin (spoken and written) and English?
Language:
* Mandarin (Required)
* English (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW 2000
Expected Start Date: 01/12/2025