Communications Specialist (Contract)

As the Australian home of the world’s largest trade book publisher, we work with some of the world’s most widely-read authors to bring the very best books to Australian readers.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Communications Specialist based in our North Sydney office. This diverse role supports the Content and Corporate Communications Manager, CEO and the broader business by drafting and implementing internal communications. You will develop a strong understanding of the business and build trusted internal relationships that support the delivery of highly effective communication and engagement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver effective corporate communications plans that align with business plans and projects.
• Create and implement engaging internal communications, sharing news, promoting key messages and gathering feedback through various channels including the employee intranet, emails, and meetings.
• Develop consistent key messaging to ensure our strategy and values are reinforced and support ongoing engagement within the business.
• Provide communications advice and recommendations to key stakeholders and manage media and communications issues as they arise.
• Provide high-quality writing and editing skills to the organisation.
• Work with the Corporate Communications Manager to provide updates on business projects and initiatives within Australia and New Zealand to global counterparts.
• Maintain and enhance content on the employee intranet, ensuring communications are engaging, relevant and consistent.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a corporate communications role, handling both internal and external communications.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and people engagement capability.
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels.
• High-level organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• An interest in books and writing.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite and CMS preferable.

The role is 12-month parental leave contract with part-time hours, 4 days per week, and flexible hours. If this role sounds like you, we invite you to apply now! Please include a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role together with a copy of your resume.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted due to high application volume.

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.

Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.

Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd 

Country: Australia 

State/Region: New South Wales 

City: North Sydney 

Postal Code: 2060 

Job ID: 279396