We’re hiring: Communications & Development Manager

The Communications and Development Manager works collaboratively with the CEO/Executive Director and Next Wave leadership team to communicate and engage stakeholders with Next Wave’s artistic and business objectives. This role develops and delivers Next Wave’s Communications & Development plans and strategies and is responsible for maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to design, communications, advertising companies and hospitality partners.

This is a leadership role, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and evaluate innovative communications campaigns;
• Ability to engage with racial justice and cultural equity frameworks, reflecting both professional and lived experience
• Experience in producing engaging content for digital and social media platforms, complemented by strong writing and editing skills;
• Demonstrated leadership qualities in driving results and building/maintaining relationships, particularly with designers, web developers and/or publicists;
• Interest in and knowledge of the contemporary arts sector with experience working with early career artists
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature with the ability to work autonomously and also take direction as required
• Experience using Salesforce, or other similar CRM systems
• Copywriting, proofreading and editing skills
• Good understanding of digital media, including Creator Studio (Facebook and Instagram), Facebook Advertising, other social media, analytics and SEO
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Willingness to learn and develop, to contribute ideas and shift within the role to meet the needs of the organisation
• Willingness to work outside of business hours on occasion
• Knowledge of and interest in arts funding and philanthropy
• A relevant tertiary degree and three years’ experience in a similar role (marketing, comms/PR, development, producing)

This role is not limited to being Melbourne-based, but some periods of travel may be necessary.

Applications Close Friday 7 July, 5pm AEST

View: Position Description

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, email Vivian with your CV (no longer than 2 pages), and responses to the points below:

• What excites you about joining the Next Wave team and taking this role right now?
• How did you contribute to a work culture that you have enjoyed being a part of?
• Tell us about a significant Communications or Marketing campaign you’ve been involved in designing and the outcomes of this campaign- what did you contribute and learn from the experience?
• Tell us about a mentor / manager / leader you have had, and how that has shaped your work life.
• Is there anything you would like us to know about how you work/would like us to take on this role?

If you would like to chat more about the role, contact Vivian, General Manager.
Please reach out if you have any accessibility requirements. Email: vivian@nextwave.org.au

**Applications close Friday 7 July, 5pm AEST **