<p><strong>ABOUT THE POSITION</strong></p><p>The Communications Coordinator will support the Communications Manager in the delivery of communications and marketing activity, messaging and collateral across a broad range of channels, to different audiences across the School. The Communications Coordinator will play a pivotal role in enhancing the school&#39;s public image and ensuring effective communication within the school community and with external stakeholders.</p><p>Duties include:</p><ul><li>Preparing and writing magazine, media and website articles</li><li>Editing content for multiple platforms</li><li>Proofing printed and digital copy</li><li>Creating a series of good news stories about the School’s successes to share with media as required and in advertorials</li><li>Writing and supporting the news coverage across the School’s communications channels: social media, website, newsletters, parent, staff and student portal</li><li>Reviewing written material for brand and writing guidelines consistency and repurposing for different platforms where required</li><li>Coordinating enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone calls, email and written correspondence </li><li>Managing the media monitoring agency service and responsibility for curating and sending the daily clips service internally</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><p>You are an enthusiastic, motivated communications professional with experience in creating compelling written content for use across digital and print. With a professional demeanour, and exceptional interpersonal skills, you will have a demonstrated customer service-based approach in all interactions, and the ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure. You have a good sense of humour and thrive in a high-energy work environment.</p><p><strong>SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p><ul><li>At least five years’ experience in a similar role either in-house or agency</li><li>Demonstrated experience in creating compelling written content for use across digital and print</li><li>Exceptional oral and written communication skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Exceptional relationship skills with the ability to work inclusively and respectfully with a broad range of people</li><li>High level organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure</li><li>A passion for education and community building</li><li>A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children </li><li>A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children. </li></ul><p>Tertiary qualifications in marketing or communications will be highly regarded.</p><p><strong>CLOSING DATE: 2 February 2025</strong></p><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p><p>Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to <a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;cranbrook.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>recruitment&#64;cranbrook.nsw.edu.au</strong></a>. Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.</p><p><strong>ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL</strong></p><p>Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12. </p><p>Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.</p><p>Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.</p><p>Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.  </p><p><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK, VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS</strong></p><p>The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance and be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.</p><p>Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.</p>