
Communications & PR Specialist
1 day ago
Cricket Australia is seeking a Communications & PR Specialist to join our Digital, Marketing and Communications department. You will drive positive media outcomes across Community Cricket, Big Bash and International Cricket, and help tell cricket's narrative to grow love and participation in Australia's national sport. This is your opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.
Working for Cricket Australia means being part of Australia's proud history and helping look toward the future. Our players and teams reflect the community they represent, and we are driving bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, cultural inclusion, gender equality and sustainability while reimagining the W/BBL and developing the game globally.
About the roleThis is an exciting time for us as we recruit a Communications & PR Specialist to join the Digital, Marketing and Communications department. You will be a talented communications professional who will drive positive media outcomes across Community Cricket, Big Bash and International Cricket. If you consider yourself an innovative storyteller, we want to hear from you. The role will play an important part in shaping cricket's narrative to get more Australians to love and participate in our national sport.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Commercial Communications, you will be responsible for:
- Working with the Senior Manager, Commercial Communications and National Teams Communications Managers to support and execute PR plans across international cricket, including Australian Women's Team player profiling, men's and women's event promotion and social impact partners.
- Supporting PR planning and execution for the Big Bash, including connecting PR initiatives across W/BBL and leveraging key milestones such as season launches.
- Assisting in the management of agency relationships where relevant to deliver key PR campaigns that drive interest and awareness of cricket.
- Supporting and executing PR plans for commercial, government and broadcast in relation to international, Big Bash and community cricket where required.
- Leading and delivering PR plans for community cricket and inclusion programs, including Play Cricket Month, women and girls' initiatives and multicultural programs.
- 5 years' experience in a communications and/or PR role
- Relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, communications, or marketing
- A strong commercial mindset that can anticipate opportunities and risks
- Experience delivering large-scale promotional plans and securing positive coverage for events
- Proven ability to balance and prioritise multiple projects and stakeholders while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
Cricket Australia offers additional benefits including:
- One additional week of annual leave at the end of the season
- Tickets to cricket for you to share with friends and family
- A flexible working environment that supports what you need and what works for the business (including remote options)
- Discounts from partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options
- A range of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave
Cricket is a sport for all Australians, and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength, and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our values are: Aspire, Respect, Lead together.
- Aspire
- Respect
- Lead together
Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child-safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
If you need assistance or adjustments to participate in the application process, please contact careers@cricket.com.au.
Please submit your application via the link by 5pm, Wednesday 10 September. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, X @cricketaus, and our website https://www.cricket.com.au/
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