Public Relations

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Ashurst LLP Full time

**The Opportunity**:
We currently have an opportunity available for an experienced Public Relations & Media Advisor to join in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane on a permanent basis.

Our PR team forms part of our Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications (BDM&C) team. Our BDM&C team is responsible for executing the firm's clients and markets strategy, while supporting the partnership across the full spectrum of business development, marketing & communications activities.

Our Public Relations team is responsible for the development and implementation of our media and public relations strategy to build and maintain the firm's profile and brand reputation.

Joining as the Public Relations & Media Advisor some of your main responsibilities will be;
- Develop and build relationships with key trade, national, business and legal press
- Handle incoming media enquiries
- Media monitoring and reporting
- Proactively pursue all opportunities to maximise coverage by positioning partners as commentators on relevant issues
- Draft and issue press announcements and organise media briefings

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

**About you**:

- Bachelor degree or higher in communications
- 3-5 years' experience in a public relations/media role (corporate/in house experience preferred, but will look at applicants with an agency background).
- Knowledge of the financial and business media and ideally the legal press
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
- High level of confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy

**What makes Ashurst a great place to work?**

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

- competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- flexible working;
- complimentary gym memberships;
- corporate health plans;
- a global professional development offering for all employees; and
- an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

**COVID-19 Policy**:
Ashurst prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of its people and others who are involved in our business. Our COVID-19 policy requires people to have received a completed course of a recognised COVID-19 vaccine or obtain an approved exemption in order to attend Ashurst, client or supplier premises. Please ask us if you require more information about our COVID-19 policy.

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