National Publicist

**Job no**: 942293
**Work type**: Limited Tenure
**Location**: Support Office - Docklands

**From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide
- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work**.

**Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”.**
- **12-month full-time contract, with potential for extension**:

- Exciting opportunity to work across Myer’s PR campaigns and Talent & Influencer program
- Be part of a creative & collaborative team
- Hybrid flexible working model - work from our Docklands Support Office & the comfort of your own home

Myer is currently looking for a **National Publicist **(known as a PR Specialist within our organisation) to join Myer’s dynamic Marketing Team and contribute to our acclaimed Customer First strategy by driving impactful PR and talent strategies. As our National Publicist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering engaging campaigns that excite our customers while managing key relationships across media, influencers, and talent.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Publicity Strategy & Execution_
- Develop and execute integrated PR strategies across all Myer categories including fashion, beauty, home, kids, toys, and philanthropy.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for media relations across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
- Lead and manage key PR initiatives, including seasonal campaigns, store events, talent appearances, brand/product launches, and more.
- Oversee the management of external agencies and internal stakeholder relationships, including media briefings and spokesperson training.
- Manage seasonal budgets, reporting, and analytics to track campaign performance and business impact.
- Provide day-to-day support to the Corporate Affairs team, including issue management, media response, and stakeholder engagement.
- Talent & Influencer Management_
- Lead the identification, negotiation, and management of end-to-end campaigns with content creators and influencers on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
- Manage relationships and deliverables for Myer Ambassadors and Talent, covering advertising, media, PR, social media, and events.

**About You**:

- A seasoned PR professional with 5+ years of experience, either in-house or agency-side.
- Experience in the fashion/retail industry and a passion for this space
- Proven expertise in managing talent and celebrity partnerships.
- Strong understanding of influencer marketing, KPIs, and metrics.
- Exceptional multitasking skills & ability to work under pressure, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and projects with strict deadlines simultaneously.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and leverage relationships across internal teams, agencies, and brand partners.
- Creative problem solver & ability drive engaging PR strategies.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with sound attention to detail.

**Benefits to you**:

- Generous team member discounts on all Myer products, including team-member exclusive discounts
- Access to lifestyle leave and volunteer leave - arrange work around your life, not life around work
- A supportive leadership and team network to set you up for success
- Career growth and succession opportunities across the business

We’d love to hear from you even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed above.

**Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.**

**Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.**

**Welcome Home**

**_ Equal Opp. Employer:_**_ We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve._

**Applications close**: 13 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time