Communications Coordinator

We are looking for an energetic, highly organised Communications Coordinator to develop and execute a communications strategy to generate media and create content for our medical research (clinical trials) member activities (health professionals nationwide) and fundraising program ‐ specifically the Gutsy Challenge through a number of different communication channels.

This is a broad and varied role that will give you unparalleled experience in:

• Media management ‐ media relationships, active and reactive media, and topical media updates
• Content creation – writing and producing articles for printed publications, websites, electronic direct mail newsletters and social media
• Growing audiences through existing social media platforms
• Working with clinicians, researchers, patients, carers and donors
• Developing copy for creative collateral
• Writing, coordination and management of publications including the Annual Report
• Reporting and analysis for Philanthropy Manager

Selection Criteria

Essential Skills/techniques:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent copy writing abilities
• Thinks creatively
• Proven media relationships
• Good project planning and coordination in a multi‐task environment
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders at one time
• Excellent computing skills (including proficiency in a PC Office environment)
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to think laterally to solve problems
• Ability to work independently and enjoy working as part of a small team
• Ability to manage external contractors effectively
• Attention to detail and a hands on approach

Desirable Skills/techniques:

• Previous experience in communicating with the medical community and general community particularly patients and/or donors
• Particular knowledge of cancer and/or clinical trial research
• Web content production skills using a CMS, with some basic HTML skills (Word Press experience an advantage)
• Basic skills in Adobe Creative Suite programs Photoshop and Indesign

Experience:

• Minimum two years relevant experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and execute communications projects and campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess and decide on priorities and workload
• Demonstrated experience of independently researching issues proposing, implementing and managing solutions
• Experience in independently maintaining an efficient and effective filing and retrieval system

Training/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent coursework/experience (or equivalent)