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SalaryThere has never been a better time to work in sport in Australia! With more international events than ever before coming down under, join our small dedicated team in helping promote an exciting period of sport.
Beyond the Break Consulting is an Australian sports consultancy that works with professional sporting codes, Olympic and Paralympic sports and major multi-sport events.
With decades of experience in the sporting industry, working across communications, marketing, media, public relations and sponsorship services, our team are among industry leaders in the field. Whether it is one off projects or campaigns, or longer term partnerships that deliver multi-year solutions, Beyond the Break are leaders helping brands achieve big goals.
Beyond the Break Consulting works with both Australian and international brands to deliver bespoke solutions. BTB has strong relationships with media outlets across Australia as well as a proven track record in helping brands grow their digital footprint and connect to fans.
This opportunity offers someone who is passionate about sport to utilise and grow their skills across digital content, media & PR and marketing, to offer a fully integrated approach to sports.
This role will be based in BTB’s Brisbane office
Responsibilities
Client Management
- Oversees and maintains a consultative relationship with the client, acting as a contact and partner for all marketing and communications services
- Responsible for maintaining excellent client communication at all levels; defining deadlines and service agreements whilst ensuring these are met consistently by the team
- Ensures regular contact with the client is maintained by direct reports and other team members.
- Management of client social media channels including developing content plans for each client and implementation using third party social media tools
- Development and implementation of bespoke campaigns to successfully promote content for client audiences across all channels
- Utilise reporting on digital channels to identify opportunities for growth and engagement with our key audiences.
- Provides social media insight as well as execution and management of related digital activity.
- Oversees and provides content creation for campaigns and projects including press releases, articles, and other written materials
- Drafts - and oversees the drafting of - a broad range of written materials including biographies, briefing documents, media alerts, Q&As, backgrounders and boilerplates, ensuring a consistent level of high quality content
- Oversees all media relations activity on behalf of the client, maintaining key media contacts for campaigns and projects
- Builds, maintains and develops robust relationships with journalists across national sports channels
- Utilises network to create and maximise client coverage, advising on potential opportunities
- Maintains and promotes a sound understanding of current affairs relevant to the client’s industry and the wider news agenda
- Guides the team on formulating rapid response to breaking news on behalf of clients, reacting quickly to emerging stories in line with client profiles.
- Acts as a respected line manager, working closely with line reports to maximise strengths, improve weaknesses and support career development
- Defines and positions deliverable client objectives with the account team
- Monitors team activity levels against budget
- Provides guidance to colleagues on how to best manage campaigns, including answering general new business requests
- Assist in managing the interns program, including recruitment and overseeing of interns.
- Support to the BTB Directors across business development, building team culture and creating organisational efficiencies
- Takes a proactive role in promoting the Beyond the Break brand, its work, identity and values
- Contribute to the ongoing business growth strategy of Beyond the Break Consulting
A strategic, organised and detail-oriented operator, our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
- A minimum of four years experience in an equivalent role within a marketing department, agency, or communications role
- Strong understanding of the Australian sports market
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and an ability to form strong relationships
- Ability to produce high quality written materials
- Ability to deliver digital content including (but not limited to), social media posts, reels/YouTube shorts, edit VNRs and more
- Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in project management
- Strong planning and organisational skills and commitment to proactively delivering tasks according to schedule
- Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills and commitment to delivering high quality materials for a diverse audience
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and support programs
- The successful applicant must have a valid Working With Children Check (Blue Card - P)
BTB Consulting is a dynamic environment that engages with some of the most respected brands. We work hard, we love what we do and we empower our team to work flexibly in a way that suits their lifestyle. If this sounds like the right fit for you, please submit to a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your ability to deliver the role.
