Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate the public relations strategy and activity plan for the USA and Canada, aligned with regional marketing and communications priorities and Annual Operating Plan objectives. This dynamic calendar spans Always-On and Project-based activity across media relations, social media and content, experiential and events
• Lead an ongoing media relations program, including targeted media releases, story development, proactive pitching and timely follow-up with priority media.
• Create clear, persuasive media materials and maintain the media database, systems and resources needed to respond effectively to media opportunities.
• Manage and evaluate PR activity, media coverage and market developments, providing regular reporting and recommendations to improve performance.
• Build strong relationships with Tourism Australia’s global and regional teams, State Tourism Organisations, Australian diplomatic posts, airline and trade partners, and other stakeholders.
• Identify integrated PR and promotional opportunities with consumer marketing, distribution, partnerships and business events teams.
• Lead and develop the regional PR team, setting clear expectations and supporting strong performance and professional growth.
• Manage Public Relations / Earned Culture agencies, suppliers, budgets, procurement and contracts in line with business needs and governance requirements.
• Contribute to regional strategy and communications planning, ensuring activity is delivered on strategy, on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ demonstrated public relations experience, with a core focus on working with top tier media and high-profile talent. Agency experience is not mandatory, but will be favourably viewed
• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, public relations or communications.
• Knowledge of Australia and Australian tourism products and markets will be key.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive content for diverse audiences and channels.
• Strong knowledge of PR strategy development, media relations and the measurement of PR activity against objectives.
• Established media and talent management networks and demonstrated ability to build strategic internal and external partnerships.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, contracts and commercial negotiations, with sound judgement and attention to governance requirements.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including setting expectations, developing team members and managing performance.
• Strong project management capability, with a record of delivering integrated activity on time and within budget.
• Ability to manage issues, adapt to changing market conditions and translate ambiguity into clear, defensible decisions.

Preferred

• Agency experience is not mandatory, but will be favourably viewed.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer co-contribution model
• 20 days of paid annual leave per year
• The opportunity to receive up to three additional bonus paid leave days per year
• 15 days of paid sick leave per year
• Medical, dental and & vision insurance
• Life insurance & long-term disability insurance
• A Healthy Lifestyle Benefit, up to AUD $265 per year