Public Relations

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Spotlight Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business, South Melbourne location
  • Hybrid Role + Salary & Profit Share + Discounts across all our brands
  • A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership

Spotlight Retail Group is looking for a proactive and dynamic Public Relations (PR) & Partnerships Specialist to join our Brand Marketing team

We are an iconic, Australian-owned and operated global retail business with a passion for growth and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in PR and stakeholder management to make a significant impact.

The Opportunity

As our PR & Partnerships Specialist at Spotlight, you will be a key member of our team, working closely with the Marketing Manager of Campaigns and Partnerships. This is a hybrid role, with a flexible one week in, one week out schedule based at our South Melbourne office.

You will be responsible for executing the PR and partnership strategies for both the Spotlight and KOO brands. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit and a keen eye for detail who can bring fresh ideas and energy to our campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

  • Public Relations: Lead the development and execution of PR strategies for all brand activity, campaigns, and product launches. You'll work closely with our external PR agency to drive consistent, proactive media coverage and create newsworthy content.
  • Partnerships: Manage and execute key partnership activities with major organizations like My Kitchen Rules (MKR), Starlight Foundation, and the AFL. This includes building and nurturing relationships with corporate partners to bring campaigns to life.
  • Event Management: Oversee a variety of events, from conception to execution. This includes managing budgets, coordinating logistics, and ensuring seamless delivery of all event elements.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Track and report on the effectiveness of PR and partnership campaigns, ensuring all activities are aligned with our commercial goals. You'll use your analytical skills and experience with PR applications like Meltwater to measure success.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with our Social Media and Campaigns teams to amplify hype around key events and partnerships through integrated marketing initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in PR, ideally with an agency background working with retail clients or in an in-house retail role.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in PR, Communications, and/or Journalism.
  • Excellent writing and research skills, with the ability to craft compelling, newsworthy content.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management and event coordination.
  • A highly organised and proactive approach with an acute attention to detail.
  • An understanding of commercial outcomes and how to align PR and partnerships with business goals.

Why Join Us?

Spotlight Retail Group is one of Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family businesses. You'll be part of a vibrant, supportive culture that encourages new ideas and celebrates success.

Our team members enjoy:

  • A competitive salary and profit-sharing scheme.
  • Generous staff discounts across all our brands.
  • Clear pathways for career progression and personal development.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other great benefits.

If you are a creative, strategic, and ambitious PR professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We Are

Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is a privately held $3bn+ Australian parent company which controls, operates and invests in a diverse set of businesses and assets.

SGH is one of Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group (SRG), the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Group Investments, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.

Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands in Spotlight, Anaconda and Harris Scarfe, SRG is acknowledged as market leaders within the Australian retail space.

Apply today

Candidates must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

No agency enquiries or applications, please.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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