Communications & PR Specialist

2 weeks ago


East Melbourne, Australia Cricket Australia Full time

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. We are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Communications & PR Specialist will work closely with media, community, and partners to engage media and drive awareness of participation and attendance. The role will take the lead on executing the tactical PR plan across Australian cricket, with a focus on international and community cricket, and diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

This is a level 2 position, and the key deliverables include executing a tactical PR plan across Australian cricket, including for the national teams, community initiatives and diversity and inclusion programs.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Commercial Communications you’ll be responsible for:

- Working with the Senior Manager, Commercial Communications, and national Teams Communications Managers to support and execute the overall tactical and operational PR approach for international cricket, including player profiling, event promotion, season launches and new media outreach.
- Supporting and executing PR plans for commercial, government, broadcast and charity partners in relation to international and community cricket where required.
- Leading and executing PR plans for community cricket initiatives including the Growing Cricket for Girls Fund, Woolworths Community Fund and Woolworths Cricket Blast.
- Leading and executing PR plans for Cricket Australia’s inclusion teams, including the National Inclusion Championships and international tours for the national teams and Cricket Australia’s First Nations programs, including the National Indigenous Cricket Championships.
- Supporting the broader communications team, including at peak periods for Big Bash and other domestic cricket and key projects as required.

**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications: a journalism, communications, or marketing degree
- Demonstrated experience in sport or a PR agency delivering large-scale promotional plans.
- Demonstrated experience in gaining positive coverage for events.
- Excellent collaboration skills.
- Strong written communication skills.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:

- Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game
- A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to working remotely)
- Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options
- A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

**THE IMPORTANT STUFF**

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, women, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.

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.



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