PR Co-Ordinator: Melbourne Cup Carnival

About the role

Under the direction of the Communications Manager, execute PR and media opportunities for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Provide support to Communications Manager across all aspects of the Club's proactive PR strategies as required, including generating publicity for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. We have two 3-month fixed term contract roles. We are looking for an early September start for one role and early October for the second role.

Key responsibilities

• Media relations including supporting with media events and photoshoots, filming and interview opportunities
• Liaise with all VRC departments, providing publicity support under direction
• Draft and distribute media materials under guidance
• Support with drafting briefing kits for talent and spokespeople
• Assist with media accreditation, including coordinating applications, managing accreditation lists, preparing and distributing media passes, and supporting media accreditation requirements on race days
• Monitor media and circulate relevant material internally as instructed
• Administration, including budgeting, reporting and processing invoices
• Media reporting post events/race days

About you

• Demonstrated networking ability
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast pace and high pressure environment
• Sound working knowledge of computer programs including MS Office Suite
• Required to present ideas and be able to report using VRC guidelines
• Weekend work required

About us

We deliver with one purpose and plan. We're one VRC team. We design every experience, for our members, customers and each other, to create joy. We are grounded in our heritage; we're brave and curious in our pursuit of a bigger future. We fail but learn, treating setbacks as opportunities for growth. We genuinely care about each other: our people, our members, our customers and our community.