OPPORTUNITY We have a fantastic opportunity for a Communications and Marketing Advisor to join our national Marketing & BD team at Macpherson Kelley on a short-term contract or casual basis. This role can be based from any of our four offices located in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Dandenong.
This role is responsible for the strategic design, implementation and coordination of a range of internal and external communication strategies. You will be required to increase brand awareness, media and industry engagement and promote the firm to its core clients/ referrers.
Develop and implement strategic communications for promotion and dissemination of legal marketing content and profiling – with an emphasis on digital comms. Ensure corporate branding is a key element of all communications. Plan, create and coordinate internal communications liaising with relevant stakeholders. Coordinate PR and press relations including drafting, editing and liaising with media contacts and partnerships. Assist in the preparation and drafting of various internal and external communications. Create, adapt, improve and optimize web communication for SEO and organic and keyword search. Reporting and analytics. Develop/maintain social media profiles and quality content on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. ABOUT YOU Experience in creating and publishing content for LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. Experience with website management including SEO and Wordpress. Experience liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders. Experience in creating video content from concept through to production. Knowledge of PremierePro would be an advantage. Demonstrated experience in a PR and Communications role within a professional services environment preferred. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills. Strong organisational skills and great time management. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and satisfy a National Police Records Check.
HOW TO APPLY Please follow the prompts to apply.
Please note after you have applied you will automatically receive a questionnaire. This questionnaire must be completed to proceed. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or hold a valid work Visa.
Macpherson Kelley is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want all employees to have a sense of belonging at MK and to feel confident to bring their authentic self to work. MK encourages and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTQI+.
THE EXTRAS There are many benefits that we are proud to offer to support our flexible, innovative and positive work environment.
These benefits include:
genuine flexibility through our Flex+ program. the Macpherson Kelley Foundation and workplace giving program which provides a meaningful and effective way to engage with the community. the Macpherson Kelley Business School - our business school program provides you with practical quality learning and development to help reach your potential. dress for your day - choose what you want to wear based on what is happening that day. up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer and including superannuation contributions on both paid and unpaid leave. public holiday swap - our staff may take time to celebrate holidays that are meaningful to them. Visit our careers page to discover more benefits!
MACPHERSON KELLEY Macpherson Kelley is a mid-tier national commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Dandenong and Melbourne CBD. We're structured to meet the needs of and deliver value to our clients who need direct and succinct guidance.
We're straight talkers who take care about our clients' legal concerns, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best. We're pragmatic in the advice we give and bold in our recommendations.
With 300+ staff and offices spread across the east coast, our national footprint is growing along with our international reach from Pacific Legal Network (PLN) a division of Macpherson Kelley together with our Multilaw membership.
