Public Relations Lead — Hospitality & Media Relations

Running Pot Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Running Pot Pty Ltd in Glen Waverley, VIC is seeking a Public Relations Professional to manage media relations, community engagement and public messaging for our dining concept.

You will plan and deliver PR activities, write press materials, build relationships with journalists, and monitor coverage to support our reputation and customer engagement. This role is full-time, based in Melbourne with potential for industry networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in public relations, media liaison or corporate communications.
• Strong written and verbal communications for diverse audiences.
• Effective relationship-building, organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to assess public feedback, exercise sound judgement and meet deadlines.
• Hospitality, food and beverage or consumer-facing industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public relations plans and campaigns aligned with brand objectives.
• Write and edit media releases, announcements, and press briefs for audiences.
• Build relationships with journalists, media outlets and community organisations.
• Coordinate media visits, PR events and community initiatives for positive coverage.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment; advise on communications responses.
• Coordinate website and social media communications as part of PR campaigns.
• Evaluate campaign outcomes and prepare improvement reports with recommendations.

Skills

Public relations

Media liaison

Written communication

Relationship building

Project coordination

Hospitality experience

Education

Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism

Job description

Running Pot Pty Ltd in Glen Waverley, VIC is seeking a Public Relations Professional to manage media relations, community engagement and public messaging for our dining concept.

You will plan and deliver PR activities, write press materials, build relationships with journalists, and monitor coverage to support our reputation and customer engagement. This role is full-time, based in Melbourne with potential for industry networking opportunities.