Media and Communications Manager

We’re looking for a committed people person with a passion for communications to engage and inspire our community of supporters.

–          Full-time OR Part-time role available for the right candidate

–          Immediate start  

–          Attractive salary packaging

The Role

The PA Research Foundation is looking for a motivated, efficient and experienced Media and Communications Manager to join our small but high performing team. The primary role of the Media and Communications Manager is to support the Executive Manager – Marketing & Partnerships to implement the Foundation’s internal and external communications strategy, raising awareness and understanding for the PA Research Foundation’s vision, brand, and sub-brands, among key constituencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit and prepare content for a broad range of materials and reports including newsletters, brochures, promotional materials and case studies.
• Coordinate internal communications to PA Hospital Campus staff to help raise the profile of PARF.
• Develop and build strong working relationships with the media.
• Be a central point of contact for media seeking information.
• Proactively pitch stories, people and campaign initiatives to national and local based media outlets, ensuring high quality coverage and accurate branding.
• Prepare and disseminate media releases and media statements.
• Manage and produce a story bank of patient, researcher, donor and supporter experiences to support fundraising campaigns, donor appeals and news stories.
• Assist with the development of quality content for stakeholder engagement and digital communications, including copywriting, photography and videography.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including clinicians, researchers, patients, media personnel and donors as required.

Experience

If you’ve got solid, practical experience in a not for profit organisation, have worked previously as a journalist or had a consumer-based communications role, specifically in managing media and communications for campaigns, appeals or similar, we’d love to hear from you!

We want someone who is up for the challenge of working to meet goals and deadlines, someone who is proactive and self-motivated but doesn’t sweat the small stuff – someone who loves getting things done.

You will be capable of working autonomously, passionate about communications that deliver a strong message, creative, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

We value someone who knows how to have a good laugh and accepts responsibility. You must be a team player first and foremost, whose approach to work