Corporate Communications Specialist

Promote REA Group's brands through compelling communications- Be part of a vibrant, passionate and proud team driven to make communication at REA simple, efficient and stress-free- A people first culture offering a flexible working environment

We're REA

An Australian start-up success story we're quietly proud of. From a garage in Melbourne to the global stage is an achievement we're humbled by. Our idea to put pictures of houses on the internet has blossomed since 1995, and we now have businesses across Australia, Asia, India and North America.

Our purpose is to change the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help on every step - whether that's buying, selling, renting or renovating.

We're proud to have been named one of Australia's Best Workplaces for 2021. This recognition is a great proof point of our unique and special culture. A culture that is driven by our people, our values, and our commitment to making a difference in the community.

What we're doing

The opportunity to join our Corporate Affairs team doesn't come up often, so this one's exciting We're looking for a talented communications specialist to support our team and play a hands-on role in delivering the overarching Corporate Affairs strategy and REA's organisational priorities, including working with the team to positively influence key stakeholders, across media, industry, government, customers and consumers. Day to day you can expect to do the following:
- Promoting REA Group's brands through compelling communications using different earned and owned media channels- Writing media releases, including pitching stories directly into media with a focus on trade media- Developing communications and briefing materials to support media activity and a wide range of other external stakeholder activity across the business- Supporting the organisation and management of REA media events and activities- Supporting the development of company reports such as the Annual Report and quarterly financial reports- Supporting cross-functional teams to identify and submit relevant external award nominations- Development of collateral materials and content including internal and external presentations and audio-visual content- Management of REA's media monitoring services and ensuring awareness of relevant coverage throughout the business

Who we're looking for- You'll have a bachelor's degree in communications, business, commerce, PR or journalism, as well as a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a fast-paced communications environment- Consider yourself a savvy media professional - someone who consumes media, understands what makes news and is comfortable pitching stories to journalists- Strong writing skills and the ability to switch between writing styles- Detail-focused and quick to learn and quick to deliver- Hyper organised and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and agile environment- A natural team player who displays the REA Values consistently at the highest level- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, resilience, and a sense of pride to get the job done- Strong relationship management skills and previous experience working with multiple stakeholders at varying levels of seniority- Considers, understands and respects different views as part of the decision making process- Someone who has a good mix of creativity and understands corporate communications- A strong understanding of earned and owned media channels and eagerness to further develop these skills- Tech-savvy with solid IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat)

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We're committed to your development - both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.

We offer:
- A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (and yes, our leaders fully understand the benefits of working flexibly)- A hybrid approach to the future of work
Generous and flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers- Summer Fridays - time back to focus on your wellness every Friday afternoon from December through to March- Support for your mental and physical health and wellbeing via our 'You Matter' Program- Because We Care program which includes volunteer leave and community grants, to ensure you have the opportunity to give back to your community- Hack Days for you to bring so you can bring your big ideas to life in a supportive learning environment- An additional day of leave just for your birthday

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