Marketing Communications Manager

Let’s talk about HOYTS

The cinema gives people the magic of the big screen. But we’re not just a cinema. We’re HOYTS. We strive to deliver the future of cinema for people who want to experience more.

We have big ideas because we’re a group of people who believe in the power of big picture thinking. We’re not just cinema people. We’re big picture people.

From its small beginnings, HOYTS has become one of the world's leading entertainment companies. HOYTS Australia and New Zealand owns and operates 58 cinemas with 497 screens and more than 50,000 seats. HOYTS cinemas are located in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and New Zealand.

The Job:

HOYTS are looking for a Marketing Communications Manager to join us! Based in our Sydney CBD office, the role is multi-faceted focusing on managing the brand experiences, social media, publicity and owned asset management with the aim of delivering marketing campaigns that encourage customers to choose HOYTS.  The role is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the Marketing Communications strategy and maximising the impact of our marketing initiatives.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development of the marketing strategy including movie promotion, screening programs, brand, cinema experiences, F&B, social media, corporate sales, retail sales, publicity and owned media assets.
• Ensure all activities are integrated, consistent, on brand and deliver on the overall business strategy.
• Ensure content is aligned with brand guidelines, is compelling and engaging to our customers across our brand portfolio and leverages opportunities to engage our customers across a number of platforms.
• Assist in the management of the social media strategy across the HOYTS channels including local area communities.
• Create and drive the Public Relations strategy, managing the PR agency and overseeing projects and activations that secures media coverage and builds relationships with media outlets.
• Work effectively with the wider marketing and digital team to ensure brand strategies are successfully executed in the digital space. 
• Lead a team of talented marketers ensuring that they are supported.
• Manage marketing budgets and ensure campaigns are correctly resourced to deliver set business objectives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and stay ahead of the curve.

Who we are looking for:

We don’t hire ordinary people; we look for the extraordinary. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and previous experience with marketing. You will be organised with high attention to detail and a passion for cinema! We’re also looking for someone with:

• Degree qualified in Business, Marketing, Communications or similar.
• At least 6+ years working in a professional marketing environment or similar role.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and interpersonal are essential.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with attention to detail and 100% accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Managed staff with the ability to get the best out of their team.
• Budget awareness and good business sense.
• Sound experience in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, planning, media buying and strategising.
• The role requires an individual who can manage multiple projects within a busy team. and ensure team members deliver in a timely manner and with a successful outcome.

Benefits & Culture:

Besides the incredible social events and networking opportunities, people love working at HOYTS because it’s fun and lively with an unbeatable culture. Most importantly you’ll be part of a hardworking and supportive team. But wait, there’s more:

• 50c movie tickets and more amazing corporate discounts across retail, healthcare, and banking.
• Flexible working structure to accommodate for work-life balance.
• Sleep in or finish early on your birthday.
• Wellbeing & safety support - Sonder access for you and your family!
• Learn from the best! Career progression and training opportunities.
• Work with a company who strives for a sustainable future.

Think you’re up for it:

If you would like to join a cohesive and creative team who are passionate about what they do and have a whole lot of fun along the way, then apply now! While we look at your application, get to know us through our various social media channels.