PR & Comms Manager- SXSW Sydney Event - 7 Month Max Term Contract

The PR & Comms Manager will drive compelling communications and content strategies across all SXSW Sydney channels, collaborating with programming teams, PR agencies, and brand partners to showcase the event's unique offerings. The role combines exceptional copywriting, stakeholder management, and strategic partnership development to amplify the event's message and drive attendance through targeted communications initiatives.

Please note - this is a mid-level marketing manager position with remuneration commensurate with that and the Event industry.

Requirements

What does a day in the life look like?

Content Development & Programming Support

Collaborate with Marketing and Programming teams to identify and develop compelling stories driven by Speakers, Artists, Games and Screen Program
Create narratives that highlight the unique value proposition of the diverse programming
PR Agency Management

Brief and coordinate PR Agencies, ensuring alignment with overall marketing strategy
Organise and facilitate interviews between media, talent and program team members
Provide monthly reporting on PR activities, outcomes and media coverage
Copywriting & Content Creation

Produce high-quality copy across multiple platforms including:
Email campaigns
Website content and blog posts
Media releases
Partner publications and advertorials
Collateral materials
Social media posts and assets
Brand Partnership Support

Work with key Brand Partners to effectively integrate and amplify their messaging through SXSW Sydney channels
Ensure brand partner content meets SXSW Sydney standards and partner objectives
Attendance Growth Initiatives

Identify and optimise opportunities to drive attendance through strategic collaboration with trade and industry partners
Develop and implement pass offers and content sharing initiatives with new and existing partners through both organisations’ owned and earned channels.
About you

Essential Skills and Experience

Tertiary marketing qualifications
3 or more years of experience working independently in a similar role
Proven experience in PR and marketing for events, entertainment or creative industries
Exceptional copywriting skills with ability to adapt tone and style across different platforms and to appeal to different audiences.
Strong project management abilities and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, even when under pressure.
Experience managing external agencies and reporting on outcomes
Creative problem-solving approach with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter, takes initiative and prioritizes
Comfortable driving action when there is ambiguity
Key Considerations:

This role requires you to:

work outside of normal business hours during the event week, and on the weekends immediately prior and during the event.
work with global teams across varied time zones eg Austin, London, India, Japan.
work to an agreed scope of work to deliver event milestones, which may include working outside of business hours at times.
Benefits

Here’s a taste of what TEG offers:

Complimentary tickets to selected events
Birthday Leave
Volunteering Leave
Access to wellbeing discounts
Flu Vaccinations
Company Paid Parental Leave
Free Advice and Support (EAP)
What you can expect?

Global Reward and Recognition Program
Supportive and exciting Learning and Development Opportunities
Career Pathways
A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Great team members!
About TEG

TEG is a global leader in Live Entertainment, Ticketing and Technology. Every day TEG connects fans to experiences and customers with brands. We are proud partners of some of the world’s largest and most iconic venues as well as leading event promoters globally. TEG operates worldwide out of seven country offices and includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek Malaysia, Ticketek Philippines, Softix, TEG Live, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, SXSW Sydney, TEG Theatrical, MJR Presents, TEG Lifelike Touring, TEG TES Live, Brickman, Rugby Live, TEG Europe, TEG USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW and Ovation.

For more information about TEG please go to http://www.teg.com.au/

TEG is an equal opportunity employer committed to embrace diversity, respect, and care for our people and communities.

If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience in our recruitment process, please advise us when scheduling your interview.

Only direct applications will be considered. No recruiters please