Public Relations Coordinator

5 hours ago

Caulfield East Victoria Australia Melbourne Racing Club Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Public Relations Coordinator to join our Marketing Department on a 12-month fixed-term full-time contract. The successful candidate will assist with the implementation of the Club's PR and communication strategies across major campaign periods, raceday calendar and non-racing events.

The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is proud to be recognised as a 2022, 2023 & 2024 Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice. We are one of Australia's most prestigious Sports, Events and Property Development companies. As well as running elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we own 15 pub venues under the Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG). 

What will your responsibilities be? 

  • Provide support to the PR manager across all the Club's proactive PR strategies.
  • Support the development and execute the implementation of the 2026 Summer Autumn Carnival campaign and 2026 Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival campaign, PR and content strategy.
  • Co-manage PR elements including the creation and distribution of media materials, pitching and executing media opportunities with local, national and racing specific media.
  • Assist in maintaining effective relationships with Club ambassadors, talent, external stakeholders including sponsors and partners and liaise with them on PR opportunities and manage briefings. 
  • Ensure partners, sponsors and stakeholder commitments are represented as agreed.
  • Profile the stories and people of racing in line with Campaign periods and racedays to generate positive awareness. 
  • Report on PR performance to marketing team and wider business as required.

Skills & Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Public Relations, Professional Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role or PR agency.
  • Knowledge of key industry players, general racing knowledge well regarded.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • A keen interest in the field of PR, with a strong understanding of the media landscape.
  • Excellent organisational skills.

What's in it for you?  

  • Brand new state-of-the-art administration building with standing desks and breakout spaces.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family. 
  • Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events. 
  • Free onsite parking or a short walk from Caulfield Station & Tram services. 

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.  

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