Public Relations Coordinator

3 days ago

Preston, Victoria, Australia Chemist Warehouse Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About us

From pharmacists and skincare specialists to retail experts and PR professionals, Chemist Warehouse offers limitless opportunities to grow and thrive. As Australia's leading pharmacy retailer, we are dedicated to supporting our team members with professional development, attractive discounts on our extensive range of products, and a dynamic, friendly workplace culture.

If you are passionate about public relations, communications, and events join us and be part of a growing, nimble and creative team

Job details

The PR Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing Chemist Warehouse's public image via communications strategy, media engagement and events. Working closely with the rest of the PR team, alongside the social media and influencer teams, you will coordinate media relations, assist in developing engaging events, and support campaigns that connect with our audiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and execution of PR campaigns and media strategies
  • Coordinate and respond to media enquiries
  • Manage relationships with key Australian media
  • Maintain media contact database
  • Media pitching for earned media coverage across product launches, partnership announcements, key gifting periods and trend driven content
  • Drafting of press releases
  • Manage product send outs
  • Coordination and execution of the PR Box campaign
  • Coordination and execution of consumer competition terms and conditions documents and permit applications
  • Assist in the development and facilitation of events and store opening activities that boost brand visibility
  • Manage catalogue of PR event and stock assets within office marketing cage
  • Monitor and report on media coverage and public sentiment
  • Develop post campaign reporting for all events / PR campaigns

About you

  • Proven experience in public relations, communications, or a related field (1+ year experience)
  • A degree in marketing, communications or PR will be looked on favourably but is not essential
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with media and stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and professionally

What you should know

Aside from the usual things you should expect from any organisation, we also offer our team the following:

  • Discounts across all our brands. Plus, access to the "gift shop" at our Head Office with exceptional discounts on end-of-line products.
  • Discounted hot/cold food and drink at our Head Office on-site cafe.
  • Free flu vaccinations.

We have a hybrid working arrangement, so you'll need to be based in Melbourne. Our office is in Preston.

If this role isn't quite right for you but what we're up to sounds interesting, please keep an eye out for future roles on our LinkedIn page and consider adding a job notification. We expect this role to be one of the many incredible team members on our journey ahead

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