Specialist, Communications

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Moderna Therapeutics Full time

The Role:

12 Month Fixed term opportunity.
This role requires an energetic, dedicated and detail-oriented person who can manage multiple tasks.

The individual is a team-player with an entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to learn and ability to manage multiple tasks while adapting to shifting priorities.

Depending on skillset, this individual will assist with communications tasks including, but not limited to: writing and editing, photo and video production and editing, web and social media analytics, social media content, graphic design, media relations, digital asset management, event coordination and other communications and administrative support tasks as assigned.


Here's What You'll Do:

Applicants will provide support in the following areas.

As no single applicant is likely to have all of the following skills, applicants with experience in at least 2-3 of these areas, and a willingness to expand their skillset should feel comfortable applying.


Owned channel content creation:

Create and organize social media content to promote Moderna activities

Monitor and research influencers, trending topics and tools.

Source content from Australian employees at events.

General social media planning, research, reporting and coordination as assigned.

Work with the global digital team to ensure Australian website content is up to date and aligned

Writing and Editing:

Write various materials as required, including media release drafts, reactive media statements, internal communications and event briefs


Execute the internal communications plan, including drafting executive communication pieces, arranging Town Hall agendas and speakers, and managing the established communication program.


Photo, Video and Graphics:

Edit and format photos and videos for social media and web

Design infographics and/or work with agencies to develop media materials

Manage filing systems for digital asset management

Media Relations:

Work with media monitoring agencies to develop media reporting and communication

Identify and research opportunities to share Moderna stories with relevant journalists and media outlets.

Assist with press release/media advisory writing, editing, distribution, and media outreach

Assist with scheduling and coordinating of photo/video shoots

Miscellaneous Communications and Administrative Support:

Managing projects and workflow, event planning and coordination, general administration and support as required.

General administrative and communications support as assigned.

Work with marketing, medical, government relations and external partnerships that ensure alignment of business needs and objectives.

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table:
Partially or fully completed undergraduate degree in media, communications or science communication

An interest in or passion for science communication.

Fluency in social and digital communications

Superior communication skills - both verbal and written

Strong role-modelling of Moderna Mindsets

Ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the organization

Solid time management skills with ability to absorb guidance, direction and feedback

A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.


Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras


The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio in areas including mRNA and lipid nanoparticle formulation, and an integrated manufacturing plant that allows for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale.

Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing.

Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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