Pr & Social Media Specialist

**WORK TYPE**:
Full Time

**LOCATION**:
Brisbane

**JOB TYPE**:
Marketing & Communications

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**:
**PR & Social Media Specialist**:
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. And we’re back (in a big way).

We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. For us, flying is so much more than simply taking off and landing (although we understand that is quite important). It’s about going the extra mile, in the air and on the ground, to create authentic experiences that put our guests firmly at the heart of everything we do.

What you’ll be doing:
As the PR & Social Media Specialist you are the Group’s expert social media lead, championing the social media team in proactive and reactive community management and organic content posting while assisting with content creation to drive engagement across owned and earned channels.

In this position, you will ensure the Group is taking advantage of the latest social media trends and pop culture while having a role in supporting the Consumer PR team in day-to-day media events and activities as well as playing a role in media issues management, and crisis management.

In addition, you will:

- Develop and implement a new social media strategy to increase brand health and share of voice.
- Lead Social Media & Content Coordinators (community managers) to produce high-quality, timely, and engaging responses to Virgin Australia social media followers in accordance with tone of voice guidelines.
- Create, publish and moderate in-feed content to raise awareness of key Virgin Australia Group activities on all channels (social media, digital, media, internal)
- Create impactful PR & social media campaigns to enhance the brand and reputation of Virgin Australia Group.
- Support internal and external issues critical to the reputation for the Group and its leaders, and develop external and internal communications plans to support.
- Write and edit social media copy, press releases, pitches, speeches, scripts, internal notes to staff, briefing notes, and related materials.
- Support the Social Media Coordinator roster pattern in the event of unplanned leave or disruption.

Whom we’re looking for:

- 5+ years’ experience in social media and content or similar.
- Extensive experience leading a social media team
- Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills
- Proven results building a social media audience, driving engagement and results
- Extensive experience directing, filming, photographing, and editing content along with proficiency with video and photo editing tools.
- Passionate storyteller across multiple channels
- Experience work issues rich fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing a team

What you’ll get from us:
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to)
- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support, including the betterme digital wellbeing platform
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life - physical, mental, social and financial
- Dress for Your Day - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules

COVID-19

The safety and security of our people, guests and operations come first. Always. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive ‘Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy’. In a nutshell, to work with us, you’ll need to comply with our (and the airport’s) rules and regulations. And be fully vaxxed.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you.