PR Specialist

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Are you a public relations pro who is ready to aim higher and achieve bigger? Do you love data and want to know the secrets to making the most of your own money? Are you keen to work for one of the fastest growing digital companies in Australia?

Australia's biggest financial comparison site, Canstar is expanding its Public Relations team and we want the best of the best on board to help us achieve some awe-inspiring goals this year.

This is a brand new role to the business, which means you get to make it your own. Reporting to our PR Manager, Belinda Williamson, you will play a key role in the PR team, helping to build new and stronger relationships with the media, digital influencers and other websites, and amplifying the company's positive brand awareness.

We're on the lookout for an ace at the media relations game who feels comfortable chatting over the phone, email or in person with this country's most respected business, personal finance and fintech media. Are you who we are looking for?

What you will be doing

• Work with our key spokespeople and teams to bring our data and story ideas to life
• Pitch relevant features to key media, as well as bloggers and influencers
• Maximise online coverage, amplification and links
• Source any third party information required to complement a story
• Continue to grow your existing strong media relationships
• Support with PR and event management for meetups, CSR activities and marketing campaigns
• Be an ambassador for and drive awareness of the Canstar brand

What you need to bring to the role

• Degree in PR, Communications or a relevant qualification
• Minimum three years' experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ability to research and analyse data effectively to uncover interesting story ideas
• Strong numerical skills
• Proactive team player
• High attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines
• Experience within the finance industry

Key Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset: High energy, enthusiastic, adaptable, pragmatic, proactive, hands-on, strategic, resilient, and ambitious
• A passion for helping Australians save money through banking better, knowing the ins and outs of their home loan, what to look for in travel insurance, etc.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and on competing projects
• Highly organised and astute eye for detail
• Self-motivated to learn, show initiative and be agile enough to give new ideas a try
• A team player who is willing to pull up their sleeves when needed.

What you get out of it

• Flexible working environment such as working from home, doona days, etc.
• Birthday leave
• Interstate travel as required
• Ongoing training to develop skills in communications and a digital first company
• Part of an a-league team who is always willing to share their knowledge and experiences with you

How can you join our team

This role is a permanent full-time position based in Sydney. To apply, please send your CV and personalised cover letter to: Bianca Berry [email protected] by 5pm 7th August 2018.