About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation:

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play. Through care, prevention and advocacy, we fight for their right to be safe, so their future is strong.

The Foundation also supports Dolly’s Dream, educating and empowering families and communities to prevent the devastating effects of bullying.

About the team:

Working at the Alannah & Madeline Foundation is more than a job. It's an opportunity to help shape a brighter and safer future for children and young people. Every day, we work together to empower children and young people to live happy, safe and strong – so they can thrive. We do this because we know that only when children and young people are safe, is their best future possible.

We have an ambitious agenda led by our five Big Gets, and to achieve our goals we are building an engaged and skilled team with diverse experiences and perspectives to make our vision a reality. Does this sound like you? We would love to meet you.

Our team is passionate, authentic and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do. The Foundation fosters a culture of respect, enthusiasm and high work standards. We act with courage, We are stronger together, We are curious, We believe accountability matters, and We act with empathy, always. Our values are at the core of who we are – they guide the way we work every day, individually and together as a Foundation.

About the role:

Reporting to our Head of Content & Brand, the PR & Media Manager is a key role in our Development & Communications Team responsible for delivery of our media engagement strategy for the Foundation, including Dolly’s Dream.

This role is formally based in South Melbourne, however at the Foundation, we support our staff to work flexibly, both in location and hours, based on the premise that work will remain the focus of any arrangement. How and where you work is agreed with each staff member based on individual circumstances, role requirements and accountability for delivery of high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Head of Content & Brand, develop and implement a Media and PR strategy to support the goals of the Foundation including programs, advocacy and income generation.
• Work collaboratively with the Advocacy, Policy and Prevention Team to deliver our Advocacy strategy and effectively position AMF and Dolly’s Dream as experts/thought leaders in our key program areas.
• Build strong and enduring relationships with key journalists and content directors across media networks and work with them to deliver consistent messages and information to target audiences.
• Manage all media opportunities, enquiries, and publicity for the Foundation (including both the AMF and Dolly’s Dream brands) and all Program, Partner and Fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Develop and implement the ambassador and influencer strategy to engage existing and new ambassadors to support the work of the Foundation

What we’ll give you:

A purpose-led culture with a focus on wellbeing including:

• Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits
• Genuine flexibility
• Extra leave
• A purpose-led culture, with a supportive and friendly team environment
• The chance to work for a high-profile national organisation making a real difference for children and young people

About you:

• Significant experience as a journalist and/or in PR and corporate communications for a complex organisation and media landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and enduring relationships with media, including management of significant media partnerships, government, corporate, suppliers and individual stakeholders.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, and to work autonomously to achieve agreed plans and objectives.
• Exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and high expectations for quality.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, experience and maturity to relate effectively with internal and external stakeholders from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Important - please note:

• For further information contact: [email protected] using the subject line: PR & Media Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• The Alannah & Madeline Foundation will be closed from Friday, 23 December 2022 re-opening on Monday, 9 January 2023. Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday, 23 January 2023.
• The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
• The Foundation takes all reasonable steps to prevent any risk to the health and safety of staff. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation requires all staff who perform ‘in-person’ work or who are required to attend the office to be fully vaccinated and to provide evidence of their vaccination, or medical exemption, prior to commencement.

A position description is attached.