Senior Media & Marketing Coordinator
Job No:
GDQ25
Location:
Bald Hills
Guide Dogs Queensland is seeking a Senior Media & Marketing Coordinator to join our Marketing & Communications Team working from our head office in Bald Hills. This is a full time position for a 12 month contract covering a period of parental leave.
The Senior Media & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating targeted public relations campaigns and strategies to boost public support, engage with clients and supporters, protect and enhance the Guide Dogs brand within the community, and deliver effective media, fundraising and advocacy results.
Working as part of the Marketing & Communications Team, this role transforms the stories of our clients, our dogs and our organisation into warm and engaging content that speaks to the needs of our audiences across multiple communication and media platforms.
About You
Successful applicants will be tertiary qualified in communications, public relations or journalism plus have at least four years’ experience working in a similar role.
This role requires an individual who is highly motivated with a “nose for a good story”, has expert level writing and editing skills, and engages regularly and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. This individual also exercises an advanced knowledge of the evolving media landscape, and has proven skills in preparing both effective digital and traditional media packages to meet these changing needs.
Applicants should be creative thinkers and strategic planners, with proven experience in delivering successful public relations campaigns and can grasp information quickly to come up with relevant and engaging content for multiple platforms. A high level of attention to detail and organisation is a must, as is the ability to effectively time manage and deliver to deadlines under pressure. Applicants will need to perform both individually on tasks and collaboratively on projects within a team environment.
About Us
Guide Dogs Queensland is a leading provider of services to Queenslanders living with no or low vision. Voted one of Australia’s most trusted charities, and with thanks to the ongoing support of the community, we are able to help people with low or no vision reach their goals and experience everything life has to offer. Our services are all tailored to ensure blind and vision impaired Queenslanders can fulfil their potential and live life the way they choose.
We offer our team:
- Roles which challenge and reward you whilst allowing you to grow your skill set.
- A competitive salary in accordance with experience.
- A rewarding career where you have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of Queenslanders living with low or no vision.
- Great location, beautiful campus and dogs in the workplace.
- Close to public transport and free onsite parking.
- Great team culture.
- GDQ is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated leadership team. We support our staff with learning and development opportunities, an employee benefits program and progressive workforce management strategies.
To view our position description, please click here.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form below and submit your covering letter explaining why you would be suitable to the role (no more than 2 pages) and a copy of your Resume/CV.
Applications closes Wednesday, 16 September 2020.