External Communications Specialist

7 days ago

Sydney, Australia IBM Full time

**Introduction**
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

**Your Role and Responsibilities**
We have a rare opportunity for a rising media relations pro with a great news nose and strong media contacts. You love turning complex ideas into inspiring stories - stories that often shape conversations about technology in Australia. While you know how to get things done on your own, you also love working in a team, bouncing around ideas and then bringing them to life. You bring integrity, curiosity and passion to your work, and love it when no two days are the same.

As the IBM Media Relations Specialist you will be an important member of the Marketing & Communications team, which is responsible for protecting and enhancing IBM’s brand in Australia. You will play a key role in moving IBM's business forward by inspiring key audiences.

These audiences include private and public sectors, business partners, influencers, alumni and citizens. In your role, you will design narratives and strategies with support from your team. You will have get to flex your creativity as you showcase IBM’s leadership across technologies, including AI, Cloud and Quantum, and the way technology is shaping industry sectors, policy and the national agenda, as well as “Good Tech” and Corporate Social Responsibility.

In return you will get.. A great team, flexible work, opportunities to travel, and a chance to work with people and countries all around the world etc etc

**Other Responsibilities will include;**
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key journalists.
- Create and maintain a pipeline of inspiring story ideas; translating technical and business innovations into clear, compelling narratives.
- Prepare and media train spokespeople.
- Establish deep understanding of IBM’s priorities and offerings, market trends, the ecosystem, competitive landscape, and IBM’s points of differentiation and competitive advantage.

**What skills will I need?**

Leadership Attributes
- Curious thinker with a growth mindset
- Creative and compelling storyteller.
- Strong research, writing and editing skills and the ability to translate core ideas into relevant and digestible content.
- Adept at collaborating and working well with others across the organisation.
- Track record of successfully delivering quality content, ethically, professionally and on time in the face of demanding deadlines.
- Knowledgeable about broader communications trends and how different mediums are evolving.

**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
- Mid to senior level experience developing and delivering media relations programs in a corporate, government or agency setting.
- Superb writing style.
- English fluency.

**Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise**
- Experience driving media engagement via social media platforms a plus.
- Genuine interest and understanding of the Technology industry.

Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with Concentration in Communications or Journalism.

**About Business Unit**

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

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