21 July 2023
We're Hiring! Combined agency and in-house role
Best of Both Worlds - Combined agency and in-house role (12 month fixed-term contract)
We have a unique opportunity for a talented PR professional to experience the best of both worlds – working both agency and client-side. You will become a key part of our award-winning team and work in-house as an integral member of a global client’s Auckland office.
With the support of Network’s highly experienced consultants and friendly team, you’ll work embedded in our client’s team two to three days per week. For the remainder of the week, you would be working with some of the country’s leading organisations, businesses and brands in our centrally located office.
We’re looking for someone with a strong leaning towards corporate communications; media relations, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, issues management and an interest in government relations.
Key attributes of the candidate we’re looking for include, but are not limited to:
- A superb communicator and excellent writer
- Able to work independently and within a team, and the confidence to deal directly with the client’s senior leadership team in NZ and overseas
- Ability to boil down complex concepts into easily understood copy
- Good contacts in the media and skilled at crafting compelling, succinct media pitches and responses
- Keen understanding of current affairs
- Strategic thinking with strong planning skills
- Able to maintain and grow positive relationships with clients
The successful candidate will have:
- Five+ years’ experience as a communications professional
- Agency and/or in-house experience
Network is a full-service public relations and communications consultancy with a rich history and strong culture. Our main office is in the heart of Auckland, close to all public transport hubs.
If you are interested in learning more or want to throw your hat straight into the ring, email sandy.trigg@networkcommunication.co.nz or call on 021 231 9406.
Position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, and we are open to 30 or 37.5 hours per week.
Applications close: Friday 18th August.