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Your new company 
   
At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Let’s create tomorrow, together. 
   
With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business; together with more than 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work. 
   
Your new role 
   
Are you a dynamic communicator with a passion for media engagement?  
  
Our Hays Sydney CBD office is seeking an internal PR and External Communications Manager, ANZ to join our team. This is a full-time permanent role commencing immediately. 
   
As the PR and External Communications Manager for ANZ, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the relevance and positioning of the Hays brand within the ANZ market. You will act as a conduit between the insight and expertise within our business and targeted media outlets, delivering an external communications strategy that reinforces Hays as true experts in the world of work. 
   
Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and deliver a proactive media strategy for the Hays brand across Australia & New Zealand. 
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Brand and Communications to develop targeted media engagement activities that support our key campaigns, events, products, and initiatives. 
• Create, share, and amplify PR & External Comms content to position Hays within key media. 
• Increase the profile of Hays’ senior executives for comment and insight on key industry and employment issues, positioning Hays as the go-to recruiter in the market. 
• Field and respond to inbound media enquiries, oversee media monitoring, and manage the Hays media database. 
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and publications/news sources. 
• Manage the Meltwater platform, developing and distributing regular reports and insights on Hays’ share of voice, competitive intelligence, and opportunities to amplify our earned media efforts. 
• Support front-line sales through strategies and initiatives that enhance our expert positioning and improve the sales process. 
• Develop and execute a targeted plan to feed relevant insights from the market and media responses to key areas of the ANZ business. 
• Develop awareness and understanding of the Global crisis media response plan. 
• Maintain relevant and legally approved holding statements for sensitive topics that may arise in crisis situations. 

 What You'll Need to Succeed  
  

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or Business. 
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with a passion for identifying opportune angles for media pick-up. 
• Highly developed communication skills with a creative flair for crafting messages that connect emotionally and purposefully. 
• A creative problem solver who can overcome challenges and ambiguity to drive outcomes. 
• Strong influencing skills, particularly at a senior and executive level. 
• Proven ability to build and leverage relationships internally and externally. 

  
What you'll get in return 
   
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape your career where we will set you up to thrive. Go further in your career than you believed possible with the support of our expert managers. Here you get out what you put in, and your energy and dedication is always met by reward and celebration. Along with this you will receive, 

• An inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated 
• Market leading tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact 
• Flexible working arrangements and additional leave, including wellness and volunteering days for you to connect with your community 
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with the Hays group, which spans over 30+ countries 

  
What you need to do now 
   
Please click the "Apply Now" button and attach your cover letter and CV. 
   
At Hays, we value diversity and inclusion and are passionate about placing people in roles where they can flourish and succeed. By joining Hays, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, recognising every individual for their unique differences. People from all culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. 

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