Media Relations Specialist
1 week ago
Play an integral role in media outreach and engagement- Experience Hybrid working arrangements in a flexible environment- Permanent Role based in Melbourne
We're REA
- REA Group
is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.
With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.
What the role is all about
Our goal is to become the undisputed authority on the Australian property market in the eyes of consumers and the media. As Media Relations Specialist, you will support in creating and executing our media strategy, while forging deep relationships across the Australian media landscape.
You will play an integral role in media outreach and engagement on reports, analysis and bespoke data pitches for REA Group’s data business PropTrack. You will work seamlessly with teams across the business to conceive, develop and execute engaging stories in the media, including writing media pitches and media releases.
In addition, you’ll support in managing all data-related media requests into the business and will work with our economists and analysts to coordinate a timely and comprehensive response.
Relationships are at the heart of this role, and as Media Relations Specialist, growing and maintaining strong relationships with all major newsrooms around the country will be key.
As part of a Growth team, you have a mandate to always ‘Re-imagine it’, putting forward ways we can work smarter and go bigger.
Who we’re looking for
As Media Relations Specialist, you will be someone who:
- Is a savvy media professional - someone who consumes media, understands what makes news and is comfortable pitching stories to journalists- Has experience leveraging research or data and is able to look at numbers or complex concepts and turn them into simple and engaging narratives for media- Has strong writing skills and the ability to switch between writing styles- Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, navigating multiple deadlines and stakeholders.- Has strong relationship management skills and previous experience working with multiple stakeholders at all levels of seniority, including media- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, resilience and a sense of pride to get the job done- Is a natural team player who displays the REA Values consistently at the highest level- Has experience working in media relations and PR- Has a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, or something similar, as well as minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced communications
The REA experience
The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development - both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.
We offer:
- A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers- Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing- Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.- Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life- Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
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