Top Jobs: This week’s employment opportunities

PR  & DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR – DOWNUNDER GEOSOLUTIONS

DownUnder GeoSolutions (DUG) is a global geosciences company with offices in Perth, London, Houston and Kuala Lumpur. Head office is in Perth, and this is where the role will be based.

DUG is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced Marketing Co-ordinator with a PR focus.

This role will be responsible for:

• Assisting to develop the company’s PR strategy on an international level
• Write press releases for trade media, and articles for digital newsletters and blog posts.
• Develop and manage PR campaigns including media lists, photo libraries and content
• Develop and manage social media initiatives across a range of platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Liaise directly with media partners and develop strong relationships.
• Produce digital email newsletters for DUG’s client base
• Monitor and report on campaign performance.
• Working with the Marketing Manager to deliver the company’s branding objectives
• Assist the Marketing Manager on any other marketing activities and administrative duties as required.

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in PR and marketing. 
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Excellent written skills and experience producing content for press releases, social media and other digital platforms.
• High level of grammatical knowledge and a hawk eye for detail.
• Demonstrated media liaison skills,
• Knowledge of good news angles and experience creating news stories.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. 
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using digital marketing tools. 
• Ability to communicate and work with colleagues at all levels.
• Flexible approach to tackling any task and an enthusiastic and creative manner. 
• Technical writing skills or experience within the energy sector would be an advantage.

To apply, please email your resumé to recruitment@dug.com

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INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS EXECUTIVE (MEDIA BUYER) – INITIATIVE   

Initiative is built on a culture of great work delivered by passionate people working as one. We are a vibrant agency that places equal emphasis on a rigorous strategic approach and unrivalled client service. We are part of the global IPG Mediabrands network and in Australia we are the fastest growing full-service marketing communications group designed for the new era of consumer and brand engagement.

We currently have an opportunity for an Investment Partnerships Executive (Media Buyer) to join the team and work across a fantastic portfolio of clients.

The Investment Partnerships Executive role at Initiative is responsible for negotiating, placing and maintaining buys across all channels on behalf of their clients. Investment Partnerships Executives must work collaboratively with other disciplines of Strategy, Communications Design and Client Advice & Management.

In this position, you are focused on strengthening and consolidating your buying skills along w
ith developing your implementation planning skills. You have a solid understanding of the media marketplace, market dynamics and audience trends, utilising this skill set to ensure best practice investment that delivers client results.

The position requires a strong aptitude for buying and the ability to multi-task. A high level of attention to detail, organisation, pride in your work and the ability to work under pressure is required. An Investment Partnerships Executive will always exhibit a collaborative and fair demeanour with media partners to honour the Initiative culture and service commitments (Media Partner Promises) we declare in the marketplace.

What we need from you:

• 2-4 years of media agency experience; preferably as a Media Coordinator/Assistant & Media Executive/Buyer.
• Display solid knowledge and understanding of Australian media marketplace including the role of each media.
• Competent user across all core investment media systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven, time-pressure environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and multi-tasking capabilities.
• A confident written and verbal communicator with high attention to detail.
• Passionate about media, have great relationships in the market and will contribute to our vibrant culture whilst embracing brilliant creative thinking.

Within this role, you will have support from investment and implementation leads as well as digital expertise within Initiative and the broader IPG specialist business units. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into a Planner/Buyer role that provides great learning and development opportunities.

If this sounds like you then please contact erin.pitchers@initiative.com. All applications and conversations will be treated with confidentiality.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING OPPORTUNITIES – GATECRASHER

After an extended period of growth, Gatecrasher is looking to bolster its strategic planning team.

We’re looking for people who want to make a real impact in our industry and in return, we can offer tremendous opportunity for personal and professional development.

There are two key skill-sets we’re seeking: the ability to understand human behaviour and identify key insights that drive great creativity, and; engagement or connections planning knowledge, particularly in digital and social.

If you currently work in a strategic planning role, this a chance to take on more responsibility and contribute at the highest level. So, if you’re looking to take a step up, we’d like to hear from you.

You’ll probably have at least five years’ experience, but this doesn’t have to be as a planner. We’re also happy to hear from you if you’re currently in a related role such as account management, client marketing department, media or digital.

Gatecrasher is a diverse team of 30 skilled individuals who offer expertise across the entire range of strategic planning, creative, digital, design, channel planning and content creation.

We have incredibly low staff turnover, because people love working here and enjoy our collaborative and respectful culture. 

We also have some great, award-winning accounts that planners can really sink their teeth into. This includes Make Smoking History, Live Lighter, Transperth, Masters Dairy, Optus Stadium, Cancer Council WA, HIF, Perth Zoo and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Great agencies aren’t made without great people and if that’s you, please email Tony Scampoli – tony@gatecrasher.com.au

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SENIOR ANALYTICS ADVISER – ECU

Love to crunch data and analyse everything digital? We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our new, bigger and better Digital Marketing and Analytics team at ECU.

We are looking for someone who uses their initiative and strong background in data analysis and analytics to deliver customer marketing insight projects such as: customer lifetime value analysis, behavioural modelling, attribution analysis, tagging and tracking, A/B testing, development of dashboards, automated reports and self-service analytics solutions.

The successful candidate will have:

•  A high level of analytical, written and verbal and communication skills with experience in market research and analysis;

•  Five or more years’ experience in at least three of the following:

   – Web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics);

   – Business insight tools (such as Tableau);

   – Data management platforms (such as Salesforce DMP (formerly Krux));

   – Data Visualisation Platforms (such as Datorama); or

   – Social media insights (such as Facebook Insights).

•  Demonstrated understanding of online traffic patterns and the principles of online display advertising, social advertising, SEM and SEO for campaign analysis.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

For more details including Benefits & Remuneration and to Apply, see the ECU Employment Opportunities website.

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SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ADVISER – ECU 

ECU is rapidly increasing its research activity and we want to tell the world about it. This new role will work closely with the Manager, Corporate Relations, and academic staff to develop strategies to promote research outcomes via a range of earned and owned media. 

We are looking for a communications professional with experience in translating complex topics for broad audiences, developing media networks ranging from bloggers to senior journalists, and successfully operating in large and complex organisations.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s
values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

For more details including Benefits & Remuneration and to Apply, see the ECU Employment Opportunities website.

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SENIOR DIGITAL OPERATIONS ANALYST – ECU

This is an exciting new role for someone with a passion for Digital Marketing and the experience to match. Reporting to the Manager, Digital Marketing and Analytics, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of digital marketing, social media, search and marketing audience and automation strategies to grow student enrolments.

We are looking for someone who is customer focussed with relevant experience in a similar role to join our newly expanded Digital Marketing and Analytics team.  The successful candidate will also have the following attributes:

• Relevant experience in a similar role in a large complex organisation;
• Technical understanding of the use of social media for marketing purposes and experience in working with a range of social media platforms;
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor digital marketing strategies;
• High level of experience working with analytical software (e.g. Google Analytics, Site Catalyst, Coremetrics, etc.);
• Demonstrated experience in Salesforce Ecosystem (Marketing Cloud / Exact Target); and
• Demonstrated experience in Marketing Automation tools, such as Marketo, Eloqua.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

For more details including Benefits & Remuneration and to Apply, see the ECU Employment Opportunities website.

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MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVE – 6PR

Macquarie Media Limited is Australia’s newest and most influential radio network.  Our network commands the highest commercial listenership with the ‘mature affluent’ demographic – an audience that is highly engaged and has big buying power.  Our national footprint covers 5 capital cities and our content is heard in over 150 markets, nationally. Macquarie is also Australia’s only media outlet to hold the official broadcast rights for AFL, NRL and Cricket as well as key horse racing and motor sport events. 

About the role

Based in Perth, Western Australia we are seeking a Media Sales Executive to join 6PR.  In this role you will be reporting to Head of Sales – Perth.

This role offers you career opportunities plus exposure to the media industry. Your Manager will provide you with the support and guidance you need to develop your skills in the role.   Your duties will include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

•  meet with a view to exceed a sales revenue budget each month
• working closely with your Line Manager and Team colleagues develop a new business pipeline and strategy for Potential and Inactive clients
• focus on selling a minimum of 4 proactive ideas to potential clients each month
• conduct a minimum of 10 client meetings each week
• deliver relevant insights, innovative solutions and  opportunity proposals to agencies and clients
• work closely with our promotional team to deliver new and relevant opportunities for clients
• attend sales meetings, training sessions and relevant events
• ensure workplace health and safety compliance 

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with the energy, passion and self-drive to embrace our audience and promptly attend to the needs of most valuable assets, our listeners, clients and staff.

The successful candidate will bring to this position the following attributes and experience:

• knowledge of the local market and a minimum of 5 years sales experience, ideally within the media industry
• confidence in dealing with a variety of stakeholders
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• effective time management, multi-tasking and prioritisation
• attention to detail
• resilience through high pressure situations and competing deadlines
• self-motivated and self-reliant
• excellent interpersonal skills
• experience in negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships

If you would like to be part of MML’s highly committed, energetic and talented team please apply via Seek attaching your resume and a cover letter that describes your suitability and interest in the role.

Closing Date: 4 July 2018

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