Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

• Make an impact writing communications for high profile content!
• Be a part of a thriving, supportive culture in a hybrid work environment!
• 13-month contract role based in Richmond

We're REA

With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we're proud to have been named in Australia's "Top 5" Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in

Reporting into the Head of Corporate Communications, this role sits within the Corporate Affairs team. The primary focus of Corporate Affairs at REA Group is to promote and protect the organisation's brand and reputation. Corporate Affairs has a dedicated program of activity to support the delivery of the Group's strategic priorities and objectives. The team is responsible for media relations, corporate communications, stakeholder management, issues management / crisis communication, government relations, digital communications, thought leadership and reputation management. The Senior Corporate Communications Specialist supports the Corporate Affairs team and plays a hands-on role in delivering the overarching Corporate Affairs strategy.

What the role is all about

• Support REA Group and its brands through compelling communications using different earned and owned media channels
• Write media releases for different business announcements, including pitching stories directly into media
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with media with a focus on trade media
• Develop communications and briefing materials to support media interviews, external presentations and speeches
• Work closely with teams across the business to stay up to date on key activities and product roadmaps to identify newsworthy media stories
• Identify external presentation opportunities for senior leaders and manage REA's external presentation schedule
• Partner with the Employer Brand team to manage REA's corporate presence on owned digital channels including LinkedIn and rea-group.com
• Support the development of company reports such as the Annual Report
• Manage REA's corporate website digital agency and media monitoring service including monthly reporting

Who we're looking for

• You likely will have approximately 5 years' experience in a fast-paced media relations, PR or corporate communications environment (experience in an agency environment is highly beneficial)
• Consider yourself a savvy media professional - someone who consumes media, understands what makes news and is comfortable pitching stories to journalists
• Strong writing skills and the ability to switch between writing styles
• Deep understanding of earned and owned channels
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills and previous experience working with multiple stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
• A fast thinker and a good decision maker who provides expert communications counsel
• An interest in how AI tools can be applied to communications
• Organised, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and agile environment
• A natural team player who displays the REA values consistently to the highest level
• Considers, understands and respects different views as part of the decision-making process
• A bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism or a related field is desirable

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.

Some of our Perks & Benefits include:

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working
• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave
• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more eective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

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