Public Relations And Social Coordinator

The PR & Communications team sits at the exciting intersection of strategic communications, storytelling, and marketing, and plays a central role in the growth of the Intrepid Travel brand. Between social media, Public Relations, and corporate communications this team works on the brand's frontlines, utilising owned, earned, and shared channels to tell a succinct and impactful brand story.
Intrepid is now looking for a Public Relations (PR) & Social Coordinator. This role is responsible for providing coordination, administration, and functional support for the entire PR department in APAC. This may involve responding to media inquiries, drafting press releases, organising media trips, supporting influencer projects, tracking press coverage, and updating our CRM and media lists.
In this position you will also be responsible for daily proactive & reactive moderation and engagement across all of our global social media channels during APAC hours. This includes having direct communication with our customers and traveller community, with a goal of providing a fantastic customer service and brand experience.
The PR & Social Coordinator will work closely in the development and execution of multiple PR projects and play a key role in the day-to-day functions that power the department.
This is a full-time position based out of our HQ on Collins Street in Melbourne.
You will have a passion for travel and:
+1 years of PR experience in-house or agency-side
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Competency with analysis and reporting
Knowledge of Intrepid and our style of travel
Excellent multitasking skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
Understanding of news/social media with a finger on the pulse of local and global trends
Understanding and value alignment with Intrepid's responsible travel ethos and values
You will bring your excellent verbal and written communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll have the ability to work autonomously whilst managing multiple projects and competing deadlines - all while sharing in Intrepid's core values of integrity, innovation, fun, passion, growth, and responsibility.
A bit about our people:
Our team reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit. Our team is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and Intrepid recognises that diversity makes us a stronger business. With a commitment to breaking down barriers, we support a culture where people can be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, people living with a disability, people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, and people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.
Work perks:

• We offer flexible work options, including work-from-home, and work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year
• Employees receive a free Intrepid trip every year! As well as generous discounts available for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave annually, for use when travelling on an Intrepid trip
• Our global leave benefits are aimed at supporting gender equity, so we offer a minimum of 10 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to incredible e-learning platforms, and professional development via our Elevate Mentor program
• We provide an Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family
• We want to support the causes that are important to you, that’s why we offer 20 hours of volunteer leave every year.

If you’re here to inspire, create, share, and lead in what you do, we want to hear from you. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible – we may close advertising early if the right person is identified.