4 Senior PR Manager jobs in Australia
Associate, APAC Corporate Communications
Posted 7 days ago
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**About BlackRock Corporate Communications:**
The global Corporate Communications team at BlackRock leads internal and external strategic communications programs that support commercial outcomes and advance our purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being. We work to develop compelling communications programs that enhance our culture, drive growth, strengthen our reputation and build our brand.
**Job Purpose/Background:**
Based in Sydney, the Associate will support and work closely with the APAC Corporate Communications team to develop and implement a range of integrated strategic communications initiatives for BlackRock across the region, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand. The successful candidate will partner closely across the global Corporate Communications, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and different businesses to drive commercial outcomes across platforms including Index & ETF, Active, and Private Markets.
The candidate will demonstrate a passion for proactively driving innovative, integrated corporate affairs and media campaigns that deliver high-impact outcomes, and work closely with communication agencies in Australia and New Zealand. The candidate will also provide support in sustained initiatives including issues management, stakeholder management, narrative and messaging development, and media relations.
The successful individual will report to a Director of the team.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Plan and drive innovative media engagement programs that differentiate the firm, our platform, and investment expertise. This includes integrating global, regional, and local messaging to resonate with local markets, primarily in Australia and New Zealand.
+ Help develop core narratives, messaging, and plans to leverage local, regional, and global leadership and reach key stakeholders in a consistent, sustained manner. This includes crafting storylines for media interviews, article placements, and additional opportunities including digital/social/other platforms.
+ Support regionally and globally on issues management, rapid response, and stakeholder engagement. Leverage digital and social platforms accordingly.
+ Maintain strong relationships with media and continuously build new ones (across print/broadcast/online) including business/financial media and trade media.
+ Design and drive integrated media and social media programs to harness global assets for regional deployment/ engagement, as well as keep track of media (traditional, digital, and social) outcomes and respective measurements.
+ Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across different business platforms.
+ Support internal communications, reputation and issues management as required.
+ Coordinate with our PR agencies and other third party vendors in planning and executing media events.
+ Strong ability to create presentations that translate ideas and concepts into high-impact, effective, and engaging visual assets.
**Experience and Qualifications:**
+ Graduate or equivalent degree in communications, business/finance, journalism or marketing.
+ Strong familiarity with the Australia and New Zealand markets with at least 5 years of communications and media relations experience, ideally in the financial sector and/or PR agency.
+ Good understanding of financial services including public and private markets.
+ A mature, independent achiever who is comfortable driving initiatives from inception to conclusion, with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
+ Ability to work effectively in a matrixed reporting environment - adaptable, reliable with a consistent 'can do attitude'.
+ Ability to understand different working style preferences and earn credibility with a range of internal partners across the organization and provide strategic input on internal and external engagement efforts as necessary.
+ Strong ability to navigate a wide range of stakeholders, both internal with different business and global Corporate Communications team and external with media.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to translate complex concepts, ideas, and business agendas into clear, concise high-impact deliverables, including visual assets.
+ Demonstrated ability leveraging AI wherever possible to enhance our approach and team efficiency.
+ Experience in digital and social media programs, including campaign development, execution, and measurement to bring innovative ideas that integrate traditional, digital, and social media.
**Our benefits**
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
**Our hybrid work model**
BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
**About BlackRock**
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock ( | Twitter: @blackrock ( | LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Communications Manager - ANZ

Posted 3 days ago
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As part of the Global Communications team, you'll help tell stories that deepen understanding of Microsoft's innovations and the positive impact we have on the world. We are seeking a dynamic and creative communications professional to lead consumer and modern work communications for Microsoft ANZ.
This role is responsible for shaping and executing campaigns that elevate Microsoft's products - including Microsoft 365, Copilot, Surface, Windows, Copilot Studio - across earned and owned channels.
You'll work closely with marketing, sales, product, and global communications teams to develop narratives that resonate with Australian and New Zealand audiences, and build strong relationships with media, influencers, and creators.
This role reports to the Director of Communications, ANZ, and partners with the Asia and global teams to ensure alignment and local relevance.
**Responsibilities**
**Communications Strategy**
- Develop and execute communications strategies that support Microsoft's consumer and modern work portfolio.
- Drive storytelling that highlights innovation, customer impact, and product differentiation.
**Copilot Storytelling at Scale**
- Lead storytelling efforts that position Microsoft Copilot as a transformative tool for consumers and modern work.
- Develop narratives that showcase Copilot's real-world impact, accessibility, and responsible AI principles.
- Partner with our customers who are leading with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, curating fresh perspectives and media angles.
**Creator Strategy and Influencer Engagement**
- Build and scale creator engagement programs across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
- Build relationships with creators through regular communication, events and seeding programs.
- Lead activations, product launch events and seeding programs that amplify Microsoft's voice through creator content and partnerships.
**Campaign Development and Execution**
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to design and deliver integrated campaigns that span across earned and owned channels, including social.
- Ensure messaging is locally relevant and aligned with global priorities.
**Media Relations and Storytelling**
- Cultivate relationships with top-tier business, consumer and lifestyle media.
- Pitch and land stories that drive awareness and engagement.
**Stakeholder and Agency Management**
- Provide strategic counsel to internal stakeholders across product, sales, and marketing.
- Manage agency partners to deliver high-impact campaigns.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in consumer communications, including influencer engagement and campaign management.
- Proven experience working with creators and managing content creator campaigns
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Deep understanding of the Australian and New Zealand consumer landscape.
- Strong relationships with media, influencers, and creators.
- Experience in tech, lifestyle, or AI-related communications.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent in English.
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Senior Communications Manager - SME&C Asia
Posted 12 days ago
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global sales team-one that is deeply connected to our partners and driven by customer success.
By uniting our Small Medium Business, Corporate, Strategy, and Partner teams, we are unlocking
the largest customer opportunity, backed by the industry's most significant investments. Leveraging
the power of AI and our extensive partner ecosystem, we are redefining how businesses of all sizes
adopt technology to drive growth and innovation.
SME&C is more than a sales organization-it's a culture of innovation, opportunity, and inclusivity.
Here, you'll be part of a diverse, high-performing, and customer-obsessed team where
collaboration, connection, and continuous learning fuel everything we do.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, digital-first environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact,
explore how SME&C can be the next step in your career. Together, we are shaping the future of
business.
As the Communications Lead, a core member of the office of the Corporate Vice President of
SME&C Asia you will play a pivotal role in creating clarity, generating energy and delivering success
to 1000 direct and indirect reporting employees in one of the most geographically and culturally
textured environments in the world positioned to accelerate growth. You will also have an
opportunity to work cross-collaboratively while living our shared SME&C Culture priorities: Diverse
and Inclusive, Wellbeing, Sustainability, Giving and Learning.
You will drive the development and production of communications materials and deployment of
communications tactics, leading and creating communications strategy and planning efforts,
working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders. You will take responsibility for the bill of
materials and ensure alignment to our strategy and adherence to business objectives. You will
conceptualize and develop content to educate, guide, and advise our team, customers, and
partners on communications strategy and tactics, identifying opportunities to enhance Microsoft's
reputation and perception and develop content accordingly, including correcting inaccuracies
when they occur. Monitoring, tracking and analyzing the impact of and responses to messaging for
a given issue; and creating responsive materials as needed.
This is a strategic individual contributor role with significant influence, ideal for someone who is
passionate about scaling through partnerships and has a strong background in business acumen,
communications, strategic thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This
opportunity offers broad exposure across Microsoft's solution areas and deep insight into both field
sales operations and the partner ecosystem, develop deep business understanding, work with a
CVP and their Leadership team and across the SME&C business in Asia and globally. As
Communications Leader, you have a significant role in shaping and influencing culture within
SME&C Asia.
**Responsibilities**
+ You will focus on critical priority areas as you drive the communications strategy. This will involve enhancing thought leadership and contributing to innovative campaigns while generating momentum for Microsoft's offerings.
+ You will lead storytelling across teams while using data and insights to drive storytelling opportunities. You'll also develop and create ideas for collateral materials for use in a range of initiatives and events.
+ You will leverage your deep expertise of stakeholders to execute tasks, as well as manage and refine expectations and priorities. You'll also identify opportunities to enhance public perception, and lead action to address potential reputation risk issues.
+ You will monitor and analyze the impact of messaging for a given issue, then create responses as needed. You'll also drive strategy by gathering and synthesizing data from various sources, as well as by determining which metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate.
+ You will drive collaboration with other key stakeholder communitieis including Chief Marketing Officer and their teams, External PR Communications Lead and their teams, Global SME&C Communications and Strategy teams to produce communications materials and tactics, executing across a matrixed organization.
+ You will lead agency teams as needed. You'll also choose and manage agency partnerships.
**Qualifications**
**Required/minimum qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
+ Proven ability to operate effectively within complex, matrixed organisations, driving alignment and communication across diverse stakeholder groups.
+ Extensive experience leading communications initiatives across the Asia region, with a strong understanding of cultural nuances and market dynamics.
**Additional or preferred qualifications:**
+ Master's degree in business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience
+ OR bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 10+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
+ 8+ years' experience supporting senior executives in an executive communications role.
+ 3+ years' experience working with social media platforms.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
Corporate Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites / Communications)

Posted 12 days ago
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Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We are looking for a talented lawyer to join the Project Kuiper Legal team.
This position may require access to export-controlled information (ECI) subject to EAR and ITAR. Final employment decision is contingent upon satisfactory completion of export control screenings and obtaining any necessary export licenses or approvals, based on nationality, citizenship, and other factors considered by applicable export control regulations.
Key job responsibilities
You will be embedded with the Kuiper teams and support business leaders. The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.
Basic Qualifications
- A qualified lawyer with at least six years of post-qualification legal experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent
- Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent
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