Head of Consumer PR and Events

Were looking for a passionate and creative Head of Consumer PR and Events (12 month Maternity leave cover) join our marketing team. Reporting to the Global CMO this role will support in delivering PR strategies that tell our stories.  This role will lead in development of our external consumer communications strategy GYGs internal and external events calendar and national sports sponsorships.  You will collaborate with various departments to execute effective communication throughout GYG. You have an understanding of what makes a good story lives on social media and know how the news cycle is impacted and influenced. You have a strong attention to detail and know how to write well youre not about stunt PR or fake marketing you keep it real.  The role is best suited to someone who has worked agency side or has extensive experience client side.   What you can expect:

• Oversee the development and execute the consumer media plan for new product launches and basic press office activity. 
• Support the CMO on development on any communications briefings or collateral needed for internal stakeholder engagement. 
• Media and Influencer Management: Lead management and recruitment of GYG VIP program to help build GYGs reach and awareness. 
• Oversee with the development of media materials including press releases pitches as well stories for GYGs owned channels including blog website and socials 
• Profile the stories of our food culture and our people to generate positive awareness 
• Support the Head of Corporate and Internal Communications with the relevant media announcements events and internal announcements 
• Oversee PR executives handling of Public Relationsrelated administrative tasks such as database maintenance
• Provide support on driving internal engagement and external amplification (ie LinkedIn identifying stories for PR activity)
• Provide daily weekly and real time media monitoring reports that can be shared across the GYG network

Events and Sponsorships

• Lead the development and Execution of GYGs internal annual conferences and events (Annual Summit Restaurant Managers Summit and Community Engagement Events). Including management of content development theming stakeholder management and communications.  
• Support Global marketing teams in developing their Consumer PR and Events strategy and executional support 
• Lead and manage the development of GYGs consumer facing events including (sponsorship activations new restaurant openings 
• Manage the Community engagement partners with the Head of Sustainability including internal and external updates and the coordination of GYGs annual fundraising strategy and events. 
• Manage National Sports Sponsorships with the PR Event Executive; End to end management of national and state based partnerships including; briefings contract negotiation stakeholder management activation coordination content management and  runsheet development. 
• Work with our Local Area Marketing team to build the profile of our restaurants partnerships and sponsorships. 

Skills & Experience

• A proven track record leading and executing PR & Comms teams in an agency or inhouse agency marketing/media environment.
• Experience working across global events and running large scale events for internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of sports sponsorships management execution and negotiation.
• Excellent writing editorial grammar and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and to build editorial stories.
• Highly motivated resultsoriented and proactive in driving initiatives to success.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail. Adaptability and resilience in handling changing priorities.

  Additional Information : Benefits Were incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each others backs. Whether youre working in restaurant at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners we are so passionate about living our values every single day. These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:

• Flexible work environment 1 day WFH p/week
• Phone allowance $100 p/month
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave as part of Love Ya Leave policy
• Weve got your back with Sonder a comprehensive employee assistance program here to support you and your family 
• Career growth Australia and internationally
• Opportunity to become a franchisee
• Annual bonus scheme
• Paid parental leave
• GYG gift voucher

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