Communications Coordinator

About the role

A Communications Coordinator is needed to support internal and external communications, PR activity, partnerships and events across a portfolio of iconic wine and spirits brands, including Yellow Tail, the premium wine portfolio and Morris of Rutherglen whisky and fortified range. Working closely with the Head of Communications, the role offers hands-on exposure to corporate communications, brand PR, internal communications and event management. The position is based in a modern office in St Leonards, Sydney, with work-from-home Wednesdays.

Key responsibilities

• PR and media: coordinate media sample send-outs, tastings, gifting and logistics; maintain media contacts, coverage trackers and reporting; monitor and distribute media coverage to internal stakeholders; assist with day-to-day PR campaigns and communications activity; manage budgets and stock reconciliations.
• Internal communications: support engaging internal communications across multiple channels; own the quarterly company newsletter, including story sourcing and copywriting; keep company communication platforms and intranet content up to date.
• Events, partnerships and activations: support planning and delivery of events, activations and brand/product launches; coordinate suppliers, logistics and stakeholder communications; assist with sponsorships and partnership programs; manage partner deliverables and activation requirements.
• Planning and coordination: maintain communications, events and partnership calendars; support planning, reporting and campaign administration; coordinate wine sample submissions for reviews and key industry opportunities; collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Design, Winemaking and Cellar Door teams.

Required profile

• 1-3 years' experience in communications or PR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Confidence in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience in wine, spirits, FMCG, hospitality or tourism is highly regarded.
• Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally and work some evenings when required.
• Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia; sponsorship is not available.