Head of Corporate Communication

Position Summary

Turn your dreams into reality, create the unthinkable and #ReImagineYourFuture.

Samsung is one of the most successful and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We approach everything we do with the spirit of a ‘joyful pioneer’- daring to defy barriers and striving to excel limits. At the heart of our DNA is the pursuit of excellence and bringing innovation to everyone, faster than anyone.

We are an extremely dynamic business, launching an incredible number and range of new products every year. We also firmly believe that our product ecosystem and portfolio of innovation set our brand apart.

It is the creativity and diversity of the people who work at Samsung that has made us one of the world’s most innovative companies and our people continue to drive our innovation forward. We have a passion for what we do and we employ like-minded people who want to continue to foster an open and collaborative environment in our business and with our partners.

The Opportunity

Samsung Electronics Australia is looking for a Head of Corporate Communication who is enthusiastic and passionate about the communications industry and working with Samsung. The Head of Corporate Communication is a critical role within our business who sits together with the Social and Content Marketing team, and responsible for developing, aligning and executing the earned communications strategy across all Samsung business divisions.

Role and Responsibilities
- Strategic development and implementation of communications activity including product launches and review programs, brand partnerships (e.g. Australian Open, Melbourne Fashion Festival) and reactive corporate communications and issues management (where required)
- Act as trusted advisor on earned communications campaigns and issues to internal stakeholders including division heads, VPs and Presidents
- Direct engagement with spokespeople including briefing (development of briefing notes and face-to-face briefings), interview management
- Attend all working-level meetings and drive engagement across relevant business areas including external third parties (including our B2B partners)
- Work with team leaders and guide our earned communications agency partners to develop strategies and implement campaigns that are delivered on time, to budget and achieve KPIs

Skills and Qualifications

To be successful for the role, you should have a "can do" attitude with a proactive approach. Relevant experience / skills include:

- Tertiary qualifications in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism, with 10 to 12 years earned communications agency and/or client-side experience
- Demonstrate breath of earned communications experience including strategic development and implementation of ongoing PR programs
- Experience in a consumer electronics or technology environment with demonstrated relationships with relevant journalists in consumer electronics is desirable
- Proven successful leadership experience either of internal or agency teams, and track record of successful earned communications programs
- Ability to translate business strategies into earned communications strategies and create tactical plans that contribute and are measurable against business outcomes
- Strong media relations experience and Australian journalist contacts (ideally with a focus on tech, broadcast and general news)

What sets us apart from the rest?

A global leader in all things innovation - this opportunity will fast track your career. You’ll be joining a talented team of energetic, passionate and hardworking people that are committed to the customer and delivering solid results.

We will give you the tools to help nourish your development, wellbeing and fast-track your career:

- Free on-site parking
- We give great discounts across our products and you can also extend this with your family and friends
- We care about your personal development and have learning platforms & workshops available for you
- We got some pretty fun team-building events too

Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us now and Re-Imagine Your Future

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