Communications Graduate

Mahlab; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Remote and hybrid work available

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts via Employment Hero

Job summary

Mahlab seeks a graduate in strategic communications to join our collaborative, high-performing team in Australia. You will work across strategic communications, B2B marketing, strategy, content and creative services, gaining multi-disciplinary skills and learning from industry leaders.

You will shadow client services, assist with reporting and social listening, and stay abreast of news and trends to build a real-world, impact-driven communications career.

Qualifications

• Degree in creative intelligence, communications or marketing is required.
• Strong attention to detail and sharp writing skills are essential.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn continually.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Shadow client services and strategy teams on client projects to understand how work is delivered.
• Assist with reporting, social listening and maintaining client and account administration.
• Keep up with news and trends to understand the broader industry context for clients.
• Work closely with design and production to ensure assets meet briefs.
• Support campaign research, market trends and brainstorming for integrated campaigns.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Storytelling

Written communication

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Adaptability

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in creative intelligence, communications or marketing

Job description

We’re looking for a graduate, strategic communications to join our collaborative, high performing team. This role is ideal for someone with a curious mind and a strong interest in strategic communications, who is ready to kick-start their career in an agency setting.

About the role

You’ll have the chance to work across a wide range of disciplines, from strategic communications, B2B marketing, strategy, content and creative services. You’ll develop diverse skills and learn from some of the best in the industry.

Our clients are a mix of leading Australian member-based organisations and multinational technology and industrial organisations such as Standards Australia, Chartered Accountants A/NZ, Figma, Afterpay and Slack, just to name a few.

Working at Mahlab you will contribute why and how our clients communicate, rather than only executing the what. This role offers an opportunity for you to build a multi-disciplinary strategic communications career with real-world impact.

A day in the life

Shadow client services and strategy teams on client projects to understand how work is delivered

Assist with reporting, social listening and maintaining client and account administration.

Keep up with news and trends, understanding the broader industry context of our clients and what’s happening around the world

Work closely with design and production to understand creative workflows and ensure assets meet briefs.

Support the team with campaign research, market trends and brainstorming for integrated campaigns.

The ideal person for this role

Relevant degree in creative intelligence, communications or marketing

Strong attention to detail

An avid consumer of content, news and trends

Curiosity – you’re a constant learner

Adaptable and flexible

Ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities

Exceptional communication: You are a gifted storyteller and sharp writer who can articulate ideas clearly and confidently.

Collaborative spirit: You thrive in team-oriented environments and share a genuine passion for working with others and achieving shared goals.

About us

Where does the next line of your story start? With Mahlab. A group of deep thinkers, open minds and creative communicators driven by unconventional curiosity. Here, there are no bad questions or boring stories. Because we know a questioning mind and listening ear creates work that works. Work that matters. Work with impact.

Headquartered in Sydney, with teams in Melbourne, Auckland and Singapore, we’re one of Asia Pacific's largest independent agencies creating award-winning business communications for some of the world’s most dynamic B2B brands such as Figma, Zoom and ABB.

Why it’s pretty good here

Mahlab is a certified B corporation and a part of WorldCom Public Relations Group

We’re a female-led and diverse organisation, passionate about elevating and supporting everyone

We develop talent in a nurturing and supportive environment

We have an inclusive and flexible culture with remote and hybrid work available

Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential and independent support

A variety of discounts available through our Employment Hero HR platform

Dog-friendly office and an active social committee with regular activities and catch ups

If you would like to join a great, smart bunch of creatives, marketers, writers, strategists, designers, producers and communicators, who love coffee, dogs, trivia, and the occasional matching outfits then we would love to hear from you.