Brisbane is one of Australia’s fastest-growing capital cities, backed by a thriving $13.7B visitor economy and a bold decade of opportunity ahead. Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) plays a pivotal role in shaping this growth - promoting the region globally, driving tourism and securing major events that elevate Brisbane onto the world stage.
 
BEDA is looking for a Corporate Communications and Media Partner to support the Tourism and Events team on a 13-month contract and help tell BEDA’s story in powerful, compelling ways.
 
Why This Role Will Attract You

• Work at the intersection of tourism, sport, entertainment, and major events, using your communications expertise to showcase a region undergoing unprecedented growth;

• Drive high-impact storytelling through earned media and content to support BEDA’s work in driving visitation to the region through tourism and the attraction of major events; and

• Join a highly collaborative team where agility, stakeholder management, attention to detail and hands-on involvement are celebrated - and where your ideas directly translate into real, city-wide impact.

About the Role

Reporting into the Head of Corporate Communication, you will partner with BEDA’s Tourism and Events team to design and deliver integrated corporate communications that support the city’s ambitions.
Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop content, media materials and corporate communication that amplifies Brisbane’s tourism, events, and industry initiatives;

• Lead PR and communications plans across event announcements, industry programs and stakeholder engagement;

• Create high-quality content including media releases, speeches, social posts, briefing notes, EDMs, content plans and campaign reports. Experience in capturing and editing video content highly regarded;

• Identify and secure proactive media opportunities that elevate the city’s profile;

• Manage media requests, stakeholder communications and relationships with agency partners;

• Support strategy and day-to-day management of BEDA’s corporate social channels and website content;

• Build trusted relationships with internal teams, industry leaders and government partners; and

• Bring fresh, creative thinking and a proactive mindset to a fast-paced environment where attention to detail matters.

What you will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism and / or Business;

• Experience working in fast-paced media industries such as tourism, sport or agency highly regarded;

• Proven experience developing and successfully implementing communications plans and media liaison;

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with confidence to seek new connection; and

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills creating content across a range of channels for use by senior leaders.

• Exceptional eye for detail.

Why BEDA
 
At BEDA, people are their greatest asset, and they are fiercely committed to making the organisation an exceptional place to work. BEDA’s strategic focus on 'Foster One Team, One Culture' isn't just a goal - it's how they operate every day.
 
BEDA are a team that is passionate about playing to their strengths and making a real difference. When you join BEDA, you'll be part of a vibrant culture where you can truly thrive.
 
How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Erica Brush  at 07 3232 9129 or Matilda Hawkins at 07 3232 9171 at u&u quoting reference number 43605.
 
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
 
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Please submit your resume in Word format only.

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