Media & Public Relations Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Original Spin Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Job Role: Media & Public Relations Specialist

The Opportunity: Shaping Culture, Creating Impact

DESCRIPTION

Are you a proactive and skilled
Media Relations Expert

with a deep passion for the arts and entertainment? Original Spin, a top Sydney-based agency, is looking for a hands-on leader to join our team. This is your chance to manage the day-to-day delivery of our most exciting client accounts, working on world-class events like Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney Film Festival, Sydney Writers' Festival + much more.

We need someone who can go beyond the brief. You will be responsible for executing high-level PR strategies and managing core campaign operations, delivering measurable results while mentoring the next generation of public relations talent. This role is for a highly organised, creative individual who wants to play a direct part in shaping Australia's cultural landscape.

The Benefits: More Than a Job

  • Lead Iconic Campaigns:
    Take charge of integrated communications for some of Australia's most beloved cultural events and prestigious institutions.
  • Unleash Your Creativity:
    This is a highly creative role where you will be instrumental in shaping narratives from strategic concept through to tactical execution.
  • A Place to Grow:
    Enjoy a high level of autonomy within a supportive, collaborative team. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and directly contribute to the success of our agency and clients.
  • Experience the Scene:
    Be on the ground at major cultural events, premieres, and exhibitions, with opportunities for client related travel.

The Requirements: Who We're Looking For

  • A minimum of
    5+ years of experience
    in a public relations/publicity role, preferably with agency experience. With a strong portfolio of work in the arts, culture, or entertainment sectors.
  • A
    solutions-focused
    and proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects,
    prioritise
    deadlines, and deliver measurable results.
  • Strategic thinker
    with the ability to
    analyse
    complex issues and develop comprehensive PR strategies.
  • Exceptional communicator
    with excellent writing and editing skills to produce compelling media materials.
  • Proven experience in
    media relations
    and an established network with journalists, editors, and influencers.
  • A track record in
    crisis communications
    and the ability to protect a client's reputation under pressure.
  • Strong leader
    with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
  • A
    terrific eye for detail
    and the
    organisational
    skills to manage campaigns from start to finish, including budgeting and timelines.
  • A university degree in a relevant field.

Given the nature of the industry—encompassing events, launches, festivals, and shoots—after-hours and weekend work will be part of the gig from time to time.

You must be available to work
FULL TIME

and be an Australian citizen or hold a valid work visa.

Interested applicants, please send a cover letter addressing the above requirements, attaching your resume to

spin

dot com dot au.

NB:

Resumes without a cover letter addressing the key requirements will not be considered. We will be in touch with suitable applicants to arrange an interview.

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