Job Description

Corporate Communications and Media Partner

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Brisbane is one of Australia's fastest-growing capital cities, backed by a thriving $13.7B visitor economy and a bold decade of opportunity ahead. Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) plays a pivotal role in shaping this growth - promoting the region globally, driving tourism and securing major events that elevate Brisbane onto the world stage.

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BEDA is looking for a Corporate Communications and Media Partner to support the Tourism and Events team on a 13-month contract and help tell BEDA's story in powerful, compelling ways.

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Why This Role Will Attract You

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- Work at the intersection of tourism, sport, entertainment, and major events, using your communications expertise to showcase a region undergoing unprecedented growth;
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- Drive high-impact storytelling through earned media and content to support BEDA's work in driving visitation to the region through tourism and the attraction of major events; and
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- Join a highly cooperative team where agility, stakeholder management, attention to detail and hands‐on involvement are celebrated - and where your ideas directly translate into real, city‐wide impact.
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About the Role

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Reporting into the Head of Corporate Communication, you will partner with BEDA's Tourism and Events team to design and deliver integrated corporate communications that support the city's ambitions.

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Your duties will include, but not be limited to

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- Develop content, media materials and corporate communication that amplifies Brisbane's tourism, events, and industry initiatives;
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- Lead PR and communications plans across event announcements, industry programs and stakeholder engagement;
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- Create high‐quality content including media releases, speeches, social posts, briefing notes, EDMs, content plans and campaign reports. Experience in capturing and editing video content highly regarded;
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- Identify and secure proactive media opportunities that elevate the city's profile;
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- Manage media requests, stakeholder communications and relationships with agency partners;
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- Support strategy and day‐to‐day management of BEDA's corporate social channels and website content;
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- Build trusted relationships with internal teams, industry leaders and government partners; and
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- Bring fresh, creative thinking and a proactive mindset to a fast‐paced environment where attention to detail matters.
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What you will bring

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- A bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism and / or Business;
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- Experience working in fast‐paced media industries such as tourism, sport or agency highly regarded;
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- Proven experience developing and successfully implementing communications plans and media liaison;
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- Exceptional interpersonal skills with confidence to seek new connection; and
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- Excellent writing and storytelling skills creating content across a range of channels for use by senior leaders.
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Why BEDA

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At BEDA, people are their greatest asset, and they are fiercely committed to making the organisation an exceptional place to work. BEDA's strategic focus on "Foster One Team, One Culture" isn't just a goal - it's how they operate every day.

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BEDA are a team that is passionate about playing to their strengths and making a real difference. When you join BEDA, you'll be part of a vibrant culture where you can truly thrive.

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How to Apply

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For more information or a confidential discussion please call Erica Brush at 07 3232 9129 or Matilda Hawkins at 07 3232 9171 at u&u; quoting reference number 43605.

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At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

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Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via [email protected] or phone the above‐mentioned u&u; consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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Additionally, for a barrier‐free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u;'s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.

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Please submit your resume in Word format only.

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📌 Corporate Communications and Media Partner (Queensland)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Queensland