This is not a typical PR role - we have a dynamic mix of government and brand clients and lots of opportunity to get involved in agency initiatives. We are looking for a genuine go-getter who will embrace everything this role and Think HQ has to offer.
Day-to-day you’ll find yourself:
- Leading the development and implementation of integrated and PR-led campaigns that reach diverse Australian audiences across media relations, events, influencer/ambassadors and stakeholder engagement
- Working with and learning from experts across our strategy, creative, digital and multicultural communications teams to develop the aforementioned integrated campaigns
- Contributing to the positive culture of the PR & Events team and wider agency community
Using your strategic communications skills for good.
About Think HQ
Think HQ is a fully integrated, award-winning positive change agency that does it all.
We create communication powered by collaboration, with expertise that spans strategy and creative through to tech, production, multicultural engagement, PR, and events.
Our unique range of services work together seamlessly to deliver brilliant work for our clients.
With a team of 100+ specialists that reflects today’s Australia, we know how to make the connections that count. From our Melbourne and Sydney offices, we combine national reach with local insight.
As the only B-Corp certified agency of our size, we take creating positive change seriously—it’s not just a value, but a measurable outcome.
In this role, you will:
- Work with other teams across the agency to lead the development of clear, concise and inclusive PR & Events strategies and implementation plans
- Oversee the rollout of a range of PR, Events and integrated client accounts, including projects that include multicultural communications and engagement and creative outputs for below-the-line channels
- Manage relationships with our clients and build effective partnerships across the agency
- Lead the development of effective and high-quality written materials in a range of PR formats (e.g. media releases, eDM copy, stakeholder plans)
- Liaise with and engage effectively with the media, including in-language media channels
- Plan and oversee the delivery of media and stakeholder events and campaign activations
- Provide guidance and support for large scale events; with a high level of complexity and detail
- Proactively contribute to new business growth, as well as growing existing client accounts – including playing a key role in the research, writing and delivery of new business pitches and proposals
- Actively mentor and support all members of the PR and Events team, contributing to a positive team culture.
This is a permanent, full-time position, however, part-time and flexible work arrangements can be considered. Think HQ is a family-friendly, hybrid workplace. Our in-office days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Our Flex days are Tuesday and Thursday.
- Undergraduate or post-graduate studies in Public Relations, Communications or related field, and 5 - 7 years’ relevant industry experience
- Proven experience leading the development of effective strategies and implementation plans for PR, Events and integrated campaigns
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing for media and a variety of audiences with precise attention to detail
- Excellent knowledge of print, online and broadcast media and PR processes, plus a genuine interest in news and current affairs - we are seeking a newshound with a nose for a good story and the confidence to pitch across all media formats
- A solid network of media contacts - journalists, editors and producers - and the ability to land high impact coverage, per the above
- Demonstrated experience working with ambassadors and influencers including negotiating with talent management and implementation of campaign deliverables
- Experience planning and delivering successful media and stakeholder events/activations
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects/tasks and meet set deadlines, as well as plan and manage the workflow of the team under you
- Strong people management skills including experience in line management and resource/capacity planning
- Ability to accept feedback in a positive manner and apply learnings to future work
- Interest in or experience engaging with multicultural communities, including basic understanding of Australia’s cultural demographics, relevant Government policies and approaches, principles of cultural diversity
- Experience working on government or behaviour change campaigns in an agency environment would be considered a real bonus.
Don’t worry if you don’t tick every requirement on this list – our priority is a talented and motivated individual with a positive attitude who is willing to learn, grow and collaborate. We’re looking for someone who is a great fit for our team in values and personality.
Think HQ values inclusion and diversity. We welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from our multicultural communities, or who speak a language other than English, people with disabilities, older Australians and parents returning to the workforce.
