Communications Manager

2 weeks ago

Randwick, Australia Black Dog Institute Full time

**Introduction**:

- Hybrid - 2 days in the office (align with your team if possible), 9 day fortnight benefit
- 3 year fixed term contract

**Description**:
About the Institute
Located on Gadigal and Bidjigal land (Randwick, NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the full lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. Through effective communications, we lead Australia’s population health response to suicide prevention and champion the ongoing conversation of mental health in our society.

**Benefits**:
Hybrid work, 2 days per week in office (choose your days, consistent team collaboration days where possible)
35 hour work week, flexible hours agreements & 9-day fortnights

**Salary Packaging**: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2650.00 meal & entertainment
Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
Pet friendly workplace

**Skills and Experiences**:
The Role

The purpose of this role is to drive the media and public relations (PR) strategy and annual plan while developing and collaborating on new opportunities within the media and PR landscape to enrich and protect the reputation of Black Dog Institute and maintain its Share of Voice.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the media and public relations strategies, including identifying, leveraging, and leading proactive and reactive media relations for consumer and general media opportunities to achieve KPIs.
- Develop and implement the organisation’s impact story telling strategy and plans in collaboration with the Digital Marketing Manager, and in consultation with the Funding and Partnership directorate, develop and implement the organisation’s impact story telling strategy and plans.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications team and other BDI departments to synthesise and promote key messages, through both online and traditional media, advising on and preparing media messages, and identifying story opportunities and support materials for consumer and general audiences.
- Planning, reporting and managing to key milestones across the media and storytelling portfolio including managing suppliers (PR agencies, media reporting, media contacts, media training, video suppliers) against budgets and agreed KPIs.
- Collaborating with the Director, Marketing and Communications and Chief Scientist, coordinate messaging for issues management including the crisis management policy, advice to senior leaders and assist with careful positioning of BDI on relevant issues.

Skills & Experience Required
- Tertiary qualification in journalism, communications, or a similar field. Extensive experience in media, public relations, and issues management.
- A thorough understanding of media outlets and their needs, with high level experience in media liaison, relationship development, drafting media releases and articles, pitching, and handling inbound inquiries
- High level interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders, leveraging relationships and networks to secure outcomes.
- Ability to create and tell engaging stories and generate case studies.

EOO Statement
Black Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects our wider community. We ensure equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, culture, appearance, sexual orientation, lived experience, gender identity, disability and/or family status.

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