Specialist Publicity

•    Full time fixed term position
•    Work within an amazing & supportive team  
•    Multiple publicity and media responsibilities across many council services and assets

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Auckland Council’s Marketing and Communications department are looking for a highly engaged, driven individual to join their Publicity and Content team on a fixed term contract as a Specialist Publicist. 

Working across the organisation and alongside our business partners, in the areas of Events, Parks, Community Facilities and Venues, Libraries, Pools & Leisure, and Arts teams you will be responsible for the implementation of our ‘Make the Most’ pillar across Tāmaki Makaurau. Encouraging Aucklanders to get out there and enjoy Auckland and all the assets and services that council supply to make Auckland a great place to live!  

Our lives are shaped by our experiences and, living in Tāmaki Makaurau, we have endless opportunities to explore, learn, be active and have fun. We want to make sure every single Aucklander can make the most of this incredible place we call home.

Key responsibilities of this role are:
•    Building key relationships with our stakeholders including Elected Members and operational staff including giving media guidance 
•    Working closely with our Events, Parks, Community Facilities and Venues, Libraries, Pools & Leisure and Arts teams to support and deliver proactive communications initiatives
•    Developing and writing content for all our social and online platforms
•    Writing media releases and handling of media relationships including media activations 
•    Support of marketing campaigns including informational advice, inform, invite, celebrate and revenue driving marketing campaigns
•    Ideating and writing content for Our Auckland and other owned channels

To view the position description, click here 
 
He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with 5 years' experience in delivering communication strategies, plans, activations, and campaigns.  You will have proven experience at developing excellent working relationships. Ideally you will have an appreciation of te reo Māori and are comfortable using te reo in everyday communications. You will be agile and quick thinking, embrace change and work well in a team.

We will be looking for people who have:
•    Existing relationships with media
•    A track record of getting stories covered in the media
•    A solid understanding of the media landscape
•    A strong nose for a story 
•    Quick and excellent content and release writing skills 
•    Strong social and online content development 
•    Good risk assessment / optics skills
•    An understanding of Tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

If you are successful in this role, you will be a part of a highly engaged, hugely supportive team who work collaboratively and strive to succeed. 
 
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.
 
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. 
 
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini
My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
 
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! 
 
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
  
Applications close: Thursday 9th May 2024
 
Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
 
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.