Communications And Promotion Coordinator

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Communications and Promotion Coordinator to enhance the media presence of a beloved sport. This full-time role involves promoting the sport of bowls through innovative digital strategies and engaging with various stakeholders. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing media relations, and ensuring successful event coverage. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a knack for storytelling, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the sports community. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, and help elevate the sport of bowls to new heights.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, or marketing required.
• Excellent writing and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate BA’s digital media and communication channels.
• Research, write, and produce content and marketing materials.
• Develop relationships with tourism and government organisations.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Project management skills

Digital media understanding

Computer literacy

Video editing skills

Media relations experience

Customer service ethic

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Tertiary qualifications in journalism

Tertiary qualifications in communications

Tertiary qualifications in marketing

Job description

Communications and Promotion Coordinator

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Communications and Promotion Coordinator on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for improving the media exposure of Bowls Australia (BA) and the sport of bowls nationally, especially in relation to participation initiatives and national/international events. You will actively market and promote the sport of bowls and BA with key stakeholders, through content generation and advance the BA brand in the digital landscape, with a focus on new media opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and advance BA’s digital media and communication channels, especially in relation to covering participation initiatives and national/international events, including social networks and websites.
• Research, write, and produce Bowls Australia content, publications, and marketing materials.
• Events coverage (pre, during, and post).
• Develop and maintain relationships, and ensure deliverables are met, with tourism and government organisations in relation to BA managed events.
• Work with the appointed Official Manufacturer Supplier to source and order uniform, event apparel, and merchandise items.

Qualifications and Skills: The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, or marketing.
• Excellent writing and project management skills.
• A clear understanding and familiarity with the digital media landscape.
• High degree of computer literacy; video editing skills will be highly regarded.
• A proactive approach, strong team focus, and customer service ethic.
• Core experience in media relations/journalism with some marketing experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Deadline driven with the ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.
• Passion and preparedness to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills – both verbal and written.
• Team player - flexibility to assist and interact with a wide range of staff/officials and stakeholders.
• Integrity - maintains legal, social, and organisational standards and values and honours commitments.
• An ability to 'sell a story'.
• Prepared to travel interstate; work weekends and non-traditional hours as required.
• Alignment with BA’s organisational values of CARE – Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, exhibited by day-to-day TRIPLES behaviours.

Interactions: You will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including fellow BA staff, contacts in the media, members of the high-performance bowls community, State and Territory Associations, external manufacturers, and government organisations.

Unique Criteria: This role offers unique challenges and opportunities, including:

• Significant travel to events and other media/marketing opportunities will be required.
• Media or communications liaison outside of office hours on occasion may be required.

How to Apply: If you're passionate about promoting sport and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you would contribute to the promotion of bowls in Australia.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application by COB Friday 20th September.

Bowls Australia (BA) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. BA requires all applicants who are to work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, a process that may include, but is not limited to, comprehensive reference checks, an identity check, a 'working with children' or equivalent check and/or a 'national criminal history record' check.