PR & Communications Manager

Montu is a leading Australian medical cannabis company facilitating efficient patient access to life-changing medication. We have built a technically focused cannabis ecosystem, which streamlines the experience for patients end-to-end, and sets new standards in cannabis care.

Recognised as No1 in the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 for two years in a row with growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% respectively, we were also nominated No5 in the AFR Fast Starters for 2022. As we continue our hyper growth, we are actively looking to expand our high performance team to take the company to the next level. Join us on our mission to improve the lives of millions of patients with medical cannabis therapies.

This role is an Australia-based, fully work-from-home position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

About The Role:

The PR & Communications Manager – Commercial is responsible for developing and executing the PR and communications strategy for the commercial business unit.This includes managing press communications & pitching, related stakeholder development activity, event management and reporting against media placement KPIs.

• Develop and implement innovative PR strategies to elevate our organisation’s image and messaging.
• Produce insightful monthly media placement reports, analyzing reach, sentiment, and benchmark quarterly metrics.
• Organise and execute engaging outreach activities, including media interviews, PR photo ops, press kits, and event media attendance.
• Craft captivating story angles, press releases, and tailored pitches to engage relevant media outlets.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with journalists, editors, and key media contacts.
• Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, and provide media training to organisational spokespeople.
• Take ownership of contributor stories, from developing target publication lists to content development through to publication.

Event Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute various events, including conferences, product launches, and promotional activities.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality services.
• Oversee logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual requirements, and transportation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of PR and events activities.
• Post-event reporting.

About You:

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in PR ideally inhouse (with a proven track record of success)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to generate editorial copy and a good sense of what is newsworthy to drive brand awareness in Australia.
• Experience in event management
• Current working knowledge of media relations and PR best practices
• Experience with tools for monitoring and reporting on earned media placement
• Experience and working knowledge of brand identity, aesthetics, and messaging

Benefits:

You will be joining a highly motivated, dynamic team, where your ideas and contribution will be highly valued, and directly influence the direction and progress of the business.

You Will Also Enjoy:

• Joining an expanding global company in its exciting growth phase
• Unlimited access to the SAGED and Greenhouse learning platforms
• Discounts with over 450 retailers across Australia through the Merit Reward and Recognition platform
• A collaborative, focused and driven culture that rewards high achievers
• Competitive salary and package
• Australia based, fully work from home
• Mental health support through our wellbeing platform Unmind
• Shaping the future of the cannabis industry as it evolves into a multibillion-dollar market