Manager, Corporate Communications

The Walt Disney Company (Apac); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company (Australia) is seeking a skilled corporate communications professional for a 12‑month contract in Melbourne. You will lead the annual internal communications plan, craft executive updates, and guide media relations and storytelling for Australia and New Zealand.

The role involves collaborating with regional teams and delivering engaging content across channels. You will develop press materials, monitor issues, manage social content, and coordinate with HR, Legal, CSR and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations or strategic communications.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing and content production skills across employee, executive, media and digital communications.
• Experience delivering internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong media instincts and the ability to navigate sensitive issues calmly and professionally.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, including collaboration across markets and functions.
• In-house or agency experience, ideally within entertainment, streaming, media, technology or another consumer-facing industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the annual internal communications plan, connecting employees with business priorities through engaging content, channels and events.
• Create executive communications, including staff updates, scripts, talking points, presentations and briefing materials.
• Support corporate media relations and storytelling around business initiatives, content launches, innovation, creative partnerships and community impact.
• Develop high-quality press releases, media statements, key messages, Q&A and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor emerging issues and support coordinated communications responses to reputational risks.
• Manage corporate social content planning and use engagement insights to improve communications effectiveness.
• Partner across Communications, HR, Legal, CSR and business teams, while coordinating agencies and suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Contribute fresh ideas, formats and tools that make our communications more relevant, engaging and effective.

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Content production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Résumé du poste:

Job Requirements

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

This 12 month contract opportunity combines corporate storytelling, employee engagement, media relations and reputation management. Working closely with the Director, Corporate Communications, ANZ, you’ll turn strategy into meaningful communications that connect employees with our business and strengthen our reputation across Australia and New Zealand.

You’ll work with local, regional and global teams across our entertainment and streaming businesses, balancing communications planning with hands-on delivery. From executive messaging and employee campaigns to media materials and social content, you’ll help ensure our stories reach the right audiences in the right way.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the annual internal communications plan, connecting employees with business priorities through engaging content, channels and events.
• Create executive communications, including staff updates, scripts, talking points, presentations and briefing materials.
• Support corporate media relations and storytelling around business initiatives, content launches, innovation, creative partnerships and community impact.
• Develop high-quality press releases, media statements, key messages, Q&A and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor emerging issues and support coordinated communications responses to reputational risks.
• Manage corporate social content planning and use engagement insights to improve communications effectiveness.
• Partner across Communications, HR, Legal, CSR and business teams, while coordinating agencies and suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Contribute fresh ideas, formats and tools that make our communications more relevant, engaging and effective.

About you

You’re a confident communicator who combines strong writing skills with sound judgement, creative thinking and practical delivery. You can translate complex information into clear stories, build trusted relationships and manage competing priorities with care and discretion.

You’ll bring:

• At least five years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations or strategic communications.
• A bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing and content production skills across employee, executive, media and digital communications.
• Experience delivering internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong media instincts and the ability to navigate sensitive issues calmly and professionally.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, including collaboration across markets and functions.
• In-house or agency experience, ideally within entertainment, streaming, media, technology or another consumer‑facing industry.

Additional Information:

This is a unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination, then

Disclaimer

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Australia) P/L, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (APAC).

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