PR Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia iSelect Ltd Full time

About us:

At iSelect, we’re passionate about making Australians’ lives easier by saving them time, money, and effort. When it comes to big things, like health cover, car insurance or energy providers, we take on the hard work to make it easier – giving our customers back precious time so they can do more of what they love. With over 20 years’ experience, we are a one-stop destination for comparison and purchasing across insurance, utilities and personal finance products. We compare a wide range of brands and our trained comparison experts help customers to compare, select and save more, putting them in control.

We provide consumers with the convenience of an online comparison and the benefit of telephone-based advice and sales across many product areas such as Health Insurance, Car Insurance, Energy, Home Loans, Broadband, and Life Insurance. Our intuitive technology and trained comparison experts help our customers to confidently select the most suitable product from those available from our range of providers. We operate in a growth-orientated, agile, and progressive environment that fosters innovation and rewards success. Our team members have high levels of empowerment and accountability which are underpinned by a pragmatic, down-to-earth and relatable approach.

What you do:

We’re on the hunt for an enthusiastic PR Specialist with a willingness to learn how to hone their skills to support iSelect’s digital PR and SEO efforts. Part of the Brand and Customer team, you’ll work with our PR Manager to build brand awareness and enhance iSelect’s reputation through strategic PR activities, focussing on digital channels.

With on-the-job training, you’ll be supported as you learn from our SEO and Content teams to refine your craft in the digital space.

A PR whiz at heart, you’ll be supported to grow to be our expert in the digital space, bringing complex topics to life in a way that resonates with audiences, writing and pitching to relevant online sources, forming content partnerships while collaborating closely with our SEO and Content teams. You’ll work closely with the wider marketing and commercial teams as well as other business stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging, while adhering to Legal and Compliance guidelines.  

You’ll work closely with our PR Manager to write consumer surveys, analysing and combining research insights with internal and external data to make editorial decisions and optimise your content. 

With guidance from the team, you’ll also be comfortable responding quickly to relevant news coverage and trending topics to lead newsjacking and identify opportunities for commentary contribution and brand mentions in the digital space.  

What you need:

  • At least three years’ experience working in public relations, journalism or a related field.
  • Experience interacting with journalists and media outlets and responding to media enquiries.
  • Able to work on multiple content pieces and topics at a time, with exceptional attention to detail, and can prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience working with many and diverse stakeholders, including multiple channel owners and business partners.
  • Highly skilled in content development and copywriting, to aid PR campaign production.
  • Desire and willingness to learn on the job to become a digital PR expert.

What’s in it for you:

  • Hybrid & Flexible Working – Save time commuting, we have the option to split your time working both in our office and from home. 3 days in our CBD office – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
  • Professional Development – We encourage ongoing learning and development with free access to the full Linkedin Learning Library, our own in-house learning Academy and regularly run initiatives such as our relationship with ‘Juno Adaptive Leaders Program’ which enable you to continually upskill  
  • Recharge Days – For the times when you just need to take a break, we offer three extra days to use at your discretion (yes, in addition to your 20 days Annual Leave 
  • Referral Bonus – Earn yourself an extra $1500 by referring another superstar to join our team 
  • Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary with options such as novated leasing. 
  • Paid Parental Leave (for both primary & secondary caregiver) and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
  • Income Protection Insurance - a monthly income replacement benefit (after a waiting period) if you are medically certified as unable to work due to an injury or illness that is not work related. 
  • Wellbeing Centre – Our online platform which provides education, support and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life – find online yoga, cardio & boxing classes, healthy recipes and meditation & mindfulness tools. 
  • Employee Assistance Program – Free access to qualified psychologists and coaches who can assist you with the demands of work and home life. 
  • Rewards Platform – A simple way of saving money for you and your family by offering you instant discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers. Earn and redeem points while you spend 
  • Annual iStar trip – We love to reward and recognize our employees, whether you’ve gone above and beyond or consistently upheld our Values of ‘Being Brave’, ‘Keeping it real’, ‘Celebrate’ and ‘Have Heart’.  

What’s next:

  • We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply and you will hear back from us regarding your application
  • We can be flexible with interview times, and these will be conducted over MS teams virtually
  • Don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly Recruitment Team if you would like to find out more about the role careers@iselect.com.au 
  • Please note all applicants must have full working rights and will need to complete full background checks including Police Checks

iSelect recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe everyone deserves the same opportunities in life, regardless of gender or identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email careers@iselect.com.au

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