PR & Comms Manager- SXSW Sydney Event - 7 Month Max Term Contract

Be part of our tomorrow! We are hiring a PR & Comms Manager for SXSW Sydney which is a part of TEG, owner of Ticketek, TEG Live, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, SXSW Sydney, Laneway Festival and 30+ other brands across 40 countries!

Every day, TEG connects fans to unforgettable experiences and businesses to their audiences. We proudly partner with some of the world's most iconic venues and lead in sports and entertainment event promotion globally.

Join live entertainments most innovative, dynamic and passionate global business!

About SXSW Sydney

SXSW Sydney is a conference and four festivals combined, that explores the best in Music, Screen, Gaming, Technology, and Innovation. Created in Austin, Texas in 1987, SXSW Sydney gathers the world’s most inspired thinkers and creatives from broad range of industries. SXSW Sydney is a must-see event for creators and professionals seeking to solve the most difficult problems, shape and discover future trends, emerging technology, and access unrivalled networking opportunities.

About the Role

The PR & Comms Manager will drive compelling communications and content strategies across all SXSW Sydney channels, collaborating with programming teams, PR agencies, and brand partners to showcase the event's unique offerings. The role combines exceptional copywriting, stakeholder management, and strategic partnership development to amplify the event's message and drive attendance through targeted communications initiatives.

Please note - this is a mid-level marketing manager position with remuneration commensurate with that and the Event industry.

What does a day in the life look like?

Content Development & Programming Support

• Collaborate with Marketing and Programming teams to identify and develop compelling stories driven by Speakers, Artists, Games and Screen Program
• Create narratives that highlight the unique value proposition of the diverse programming

PR Agency Management

• Brief and coordinate PR Agencies, ensuring alignment with overall marketing strategy
• Organise and facilitate interviews between media, talent and program team members
• Provide monthly reporting on PR activities, outcomes and media coverage

Copywriting & Content Creation

• Produce high-quality copy across multiple platforms including:
• Email campaigns
• Website content and blog posts
• Media releases
• Partner publications and advertorials
• Collateral materials
• Social media posts and assets

Brand Partnership Support

• Work with key Brand Partners to effectively integrate and amplify their messaging through SXSW Sydney channels
• Ensure brand partner content meets SXSW Sydney standards and partner objectives

Attendance Growth Initiatives

• Identify and optimise opportunities to drive attendance through strategic collaboration with trade and industry partners
• Develop and implement pass offers and content sharing initiatives with new and existing partners through both organisations’ owned and earned channels.

About you

Essential Skills and Experience

• Tertiary marketing qualifications
• 3 or more years of experience working independently in a similar role

• Proven experience in PR and marketing for events, entertainment or creative industries
• Exceptional copywriting skills with ability to adapt tone and style across different platforms and to appeal to different audiences.
• Strong project management abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, even when under pressure.
• Experience managing external agencies and reporting on outcomes
• Creative problem-solving approach with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter, takes initiative and prioritizes
• Comfortable driving action when there is ambiguity

Key Considerations:

This role requires you to:

• work outside of normal business hours during the event week, and on the weekends immediately prior and during the event.
• work with global teams across varied time zones eg Austin, London, India, Japan.
• work to an agreed scope of work to deliver event milestones, which may include working outside of business hours at times.

Here’s a taste of what TEG offers:

• Complimentary tickets to selected events
• Birthday Leave
• Volunteering Leave
• Access to wellbeing discounts
• Flu Vaccinations
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Free Advice and Support (EAP)

What you can expect?

• Global Reward and Recognition Program
• Supportive and exciting Learning and Development Opportunities
• Career Pathways
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Great team members!

About TEG

TEG is a global leader in Live Entertainment, Ticketing and Technology. Every day TEG connects fans to experiences and customers with brands. We are proud partners of some of the world’s largest and most iconic venues as well as leading event promoters globally. TEG operates worldwide out of seven country offices and includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek Malaysia, Ticketek Philippines, Softix, TEG Live, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, SXSW Sydney, TEG Theatrical, MJR Presents, TEG Lifelike Touring, TEG TES Live, Brickman, Rugby Live, TEG Europe, TEG USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW and Ovation.

For more information about TEG please go to http://www.teg.com.au/

TEG is an equal opportunity employer committed to embrace diversity, respect, and care for our people and communities.

If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience in our recruitment process, please advise us when scheduling your interview.

*Only direct applications will be considered. No recruiters please*