Senior Communications Consultant (Earned Media)

Job Description

About Porter Novelli

At Porter Novelli, we work with corporations, governments and not-for-profits to build attention, influence behaviour, enhance reputation and mitigate risk

We shape stories with evidence and we commit to strategy first. We listen and ask questions before we offer counsel. We make our work count in a way that can be measured by its positive impact on an organisation.

We do this by delivering creative and meaningful marketing and communications campaigns, and reputation management and stakeholder advocacy programs that build trust and shift opinions.

Our team of curious people are experts in shaping stories to deliver social benefit, now and for the long term. We also actively shape each of their stories, with strong professional development, career pathways and an inclusive culture.

Who are we searching for?

Senior Communications Consultants draw on more than five years' experience in communications to provide strategic, day-to-day advice to clients and the team. You are an integral part of each client team, responsible with your colleagues for the success of our work.

In our flat structure you report to a member of our national leadership team, with the expectation that over time you will assume line management responsibilities of your own. This role can be located in Sydney or Melbourne.

Approach and attitude

• A curious and creative mind
• A positive ‘can-do' attitude to the work and leadership responsibilities
• A ‘hands-on' approach to leadership and building successful teams
• An eye for detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to deliver - and demand - the highest standards in all aspects of your work
• Perseverance as a problem solver
• Commitment to do what we say we will do

Knowledge and understanding

You need to demonstrate knowledge of the communications landscape in Australia, including social and other emerging media platforms, and happenings in business, politics, media and community. You should have a sound knowledge of industry ethical standards.

You will need to be a persuasive writer, flexible across client settings, sectors and industries.

As a researcher, you will have the skills to distil the need when briefed, and efficiently resolve and report findings and recommendations to colleagues, collaborators and clients.

Skills

• Develop evidence-led communications strategies or programs (with support from leadership), with consideration given to all available communication touchpoints
• Ability to write high-quality and accurate material for different audiences, in different formats, for a range of communication channels
• Ability to liaise confidently with clients, media and other stakeholders, internally and externally
• Ability to think on your feet to provide clients and teams with solutions to problems
• Strong listening, negotiation and persuasive skills
• Comfort in delivering news – good, bad and indifferent
• Effective project management

Benefits

Porter Novelli is owned by Clemenger Group Limited, Australasia's largest, most successful marketing communications company. Our offices in Melbourne are based in South Yarra.

We offer a range of benefits for our people including:

• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers and partner's leave entitlements
• An annual Curiosity Fund of $1500 for self-directed learning and professional development
• Free learning resources from Clemenger University, BBDO and Omnicom networks
• A portion of mobile phone and data expenses reimbursed
• A wellness fund to contribute to how you unwind each month – gym, yoga and more
• A monthly recognition program with gift card rewards
• Regular social activities and events
• A pet-friendly workplace, with a stocked bar fridge
• End-of-trip facilities including bike racks, showers and change rooms
• Cake and a gift card on your birthday
• Access to wellbeing and support services via an Employee Assistance Program
• An additional day of annual leave at five years of service
• A significant referral bonus so we continue to hire fantastic, smart, curious people

Doing good while doing well is in our DNA. We also offer our team the opportunity to work with jack+bill, Porter Novelli Australia's pop-up pro bono agency that supports creative and purpose-driven projects in the community, as well as other pro bono efforts.

Learn more about Porter Novelli, visit www.porternovelli.com.au.

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Clemenger Group is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome people of all backgrounds and can assist with your application if you have a language or cultural special consideration, disability or impairment, or use assistive technology.

 

Further to this, we are open to discussing flexible work arrangements for this role – chat to our Talent Acquisition team or contact us via careers@clemenger.com.au.