Pr & Engagement Manager

2 weeks ago


Richmond, Australia Make-A-Wish Full time

Make A Difference Everyday
- An amazing culture of passionate and driven people
- 6-month contract opportunity commencing in June

**Make-A-Wish**

Make-A-Wish is one of Australia’s most trusted charities and part of the largest wish-granting organisations in the world. We partner with children with critical illnesses, their families, and medical teams to grant wishes as unique as the children who imagine them. At Make-A-Wish, our mission is to grant the wish of every eligible child as we believe wishes complement treatment, build resilience and bring hope to children and their families when they need it most.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a talented, experienced, and driven **PR & Engagement Manager** to join the team in Melbourne on a 6-month contract to cover maternity leave.

This role will be responsible for overseeing all PR and media activities for Make-A-Wish, helping to capture the hearts and minds of the public and support our brand and reputation as Australia’s most inspirational children’s charity.

The role will proactively develop creative and innovative opportunities to support key marketing and fundraising objectives, working in collaboration with teams across Make-A-Wish and external agencies, and requires exceptional relationship and stakeholder management skills to engage and mobilise our Wish Force community.

**Responsibilities of the Role**
- Oversee all media and PR activities across Make-A-Wish.
- Proactively identify and develop new and unique opportunities to reach audiences, ensuring alignment with Make-A-Wish’s brand and content strategy.
- Manage the relationship with our PR agency and ensure that key outcomes and deliverables are achieved.
- Create briefs to support major campaigns, fundraising appeals and signature brand activities.
- Coordinate and deliver internal requirements for PR and media activity, including working with wish families, ambassadors and internal teams.
- Support other marketing activities as required, including event coordination and social media activities.
- Identify and develop high-potential Wish Ambassadors to share their story through events, PR and advertising.
- Support local media opportunities and coordinate with local volunteer branches.
- Provide monthly reporting on all activity.
- Ensure that the Make-A-Wish brand is incorporated into all events, touchpoints and interactions.

**About You**
- Experience in a marketing, comms or similar role.
- A solid understanding of the PR and media landscape and how PR connects and integrates into the broader marketing mix.
- Proven experience in identifying opportunities and creating innovative ways to share stories and engage the public.
- Able to identify and manage any risk to brand and reputation.
- Must be self-driven, highly motivated and able to think outside the box when it comes to new opportunities.
- Can build strong working relationships with various stakeholders, including former wish recipients and families, senior management, and those with significant reach, networks and profile.
- The ability to work collaboratively with others, both internal and external to Make-A-Wish.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A high-level of empathy when it comes to dealing with media activities and wish families.

**What we can offer you**
- Competitive salary and salary packaging.
- The opportunity to be part of a fast-paced marketing team for a trusted and well-respected brand.
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of critically ill children and see the difference you are making every day.
- A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance.
- At Make-A-Wish we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment that _reflects the community we serve. Read more about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging _charter _here_._



  • Richmond, Australia REA Group Full time

    Hybrid Ways of Working - Melbourne Based - 12 month fixed-term contract We're REA With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is 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....

  • Brand Manager

    2 days ago


    Richmond, Australia Mattel Full time

    **About Us** CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. At Mattel we are at our best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard. We are committed to...


  • Richmond, Australia Accent Group Full time

    Established in 1992 Skechers USA, Inc is based in Manhattan Beach, California is an award-winning global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry. With over 150+ Skechers stores across Australia & New Zealand, our lifestyle footwear appeals to trend-savvy men, women and children. Skechers' success stems from its team, high-quality, varied product offering,...

  • Brand Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Richmond, Australia Brown Family Wine Group (BFWG) Full time

    **Introduction**: **About Us**: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia's most loved and respected wine companies, built on over 130 years' experience in quality winemaking, market leading innovation and family values that are at the heart of everything we do as a business. Our portfolio has grown over time to now include market leading wine brands such...

  • Agency Manager

    5 days ago


    Richmond, Australia The ART L–NE Full time

    The ART L-NE An exciting opportunity exists for an Agency Manager to join our team at The ART L-NE. Focused on creation and collaboration, The ART L-NE is a Melbourne based Studio delivering contemporary, world class work for partners, while helping creatives forge sustainable practices. As a main point of contact, the Agency Manager is responsible for...


  • Richmond, Australia Brown Family Wine Group (BFWG) Full time

    **Introduction**: **About Us**: Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia’s most loved and respected wine companies built on over 130 years’ experience in quality winemaking, market leading innovation and family values that are at the heart of everything we do as a business. Our portfolio has grown over time to now include market leading wine brands...

  • Brand Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Richmond, Australia Hagen's Organics Full time

    Hagen's Organics Join the team at Hagen's as our Brand Manager and have a genuine impact in the local community by providing them with a more sustainable way of eating. Help bring our vision to life in-store and online by creating compelling content, sought-after collaborations and engaging both new and existing customers to shop with us. - We offer a...


  • Richmond, Australia REA Group Full time

    Hybrid Ways of Working - Permanent Role We're REA With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is 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...

  • Brand Manager

    1 week ago


    Richmond, Australia Mattel Full time

    CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. At Mattel we are at our best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard. We are committed to facilitating a diverse...

  • Brand Manager

    1 week ago


    Richmond, Australia Mattel Full time

    Company Description CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. At Mattel we are at our best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard. We are committed to...