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IntroductionABOUT US
North Melbourne Kangaroos is a modern AFL football club based in the beating heart of urban, inner-city North Melbourne. At the Kangaroos we are known for our fighting spirit – a bold and never beaten attitude that has won us four premierships and allowed us to achieve the extraordinary together. We are a diverse and inclusive club; a family where everyone belongs, united by our fighting spirit.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Media & Communications Coordinator is responsible for delivering the club’s media, communications and public relations activity of the club’s AFL and AFLW teams.
The role will work across the wider club to ensure news and messaging is communicated clearly to internal and external stakeholders. The role will assist in inspiring our audiences by identifying and telling stories that reflect the club’s brand.
Reporting to the Head of Media, Communications & Corporate Affairs, this role will:
- Assist the Head of Media, Communications & Corporate Affairs in the implementation of the club’s day-to-day communications and media operations
- Act as a point of contact for day-to-day AFL and AFLW media requests
- Lead the club’s AFLW media and communications function
- Write, edit and distribute media releases as required
- Proactively organise media opportunities and generate story ideas to grow the club’s brand
- Brief AFL players, AFLW players and AFLW coaches ahead of press conferences and interviews
- Attend select AFL and AFLW matches to facilitate match day media requests with players and coaches
- Liaise with AFLW broadcasters on match days to maximise exposure
- Lead the club’s communication with its past player network through the compilation of regular newsletters
- Create written content for club website and digital channels where required
- Attend media opportunities and club events as and when required
Skills And Experiences
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for a highly organised, personable, and emotionally intelligent individual with a good ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
The successful candidate will also have:
- 1-3 years working in a media and communications role or similar
- Tertiary qualifications in media, communications or equivalent (preferred)
- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
- Strong understanding of the AFL media landscape
- Attention to detail with the ability to multitask
- Able to work collaboratively and across various departments.
Our ideal candidate can work a wide array of hours with a varying time schedule to suit the seasonal priorities of the football industry. Some interstate travel may be required.
The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check, and hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.
Please note, there may be the opportunity to extend the fixed expiry contract.
PERKS & BENEFITS
We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.
In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers, plus a dedicated return to work support program
- Recently renovated head office with lots of spaces to collaborate and work flexibly
- Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
- Ability to substitute certain public holidays for an alternate day of paid leave
- Additional leave options
- Regular and fun staff events and celebrations through our reward & recognition program
- A dedicated resource focused on staff health and wellbeing
- A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
- Dress for Your Day policy
- Access to exclusive offers and discounts through club partners
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Kangaroos strive to be the AFL’s most inclusive, accessible, and united football club. Our value of ‘Belonging’ means we embrace people from all walks of life and respect each other’s opinions and capabilities. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity.
It is well documented that the overall diversity we see in Australian society, whether it be gender expression, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and/or ability, isn’t accurately reflected in many workforces. Diversity in all its forms is shown to improve an organisation’s ability to innovate, create, problem-solve, grow and so much more. So, even if you only meet 60% of the selection criteria; the many facets of your intersectional self might just make you perfect for the role. Please get in touch to have a chat to see if the role is right for you.