Australia/New Zealand: Associate Public Affairs Manager

Job Description

Australia/New Zealand: Associate Public Affairs Manager The Communication and Publishing Department (CPD) is seeking to appoint an Associate Public Affairs Manager for the Pacific Area Office. This is a permanent full-time position based in either Auckland, Sydney, or Melbourne, reporting to the Area Public Affairs Manager. The core mission of Church Communication is to build strategic relationships with opinion leaders who influence the reputation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These relationships can significantly impact the Church's mission, either positively or negatively. The role involves providing valuable information, insights, and perspectives by identifying challenges and opportunities facing the Church, assisting Church leaders in making informed decisions, anticipating the impact of these decisions on various audiences, and communicating effectively to build strong relationships and solve problems. Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational support to the Public Affairs Manager in addressing the public affairs needs of the Church in the Pacific Area. Establish and maintain relationships with government officials, news media professionals, faith and other community leaders. Write and edit articles and posts for Church channels; and other strategic communications as assigned. Support Church communication councils in stakes, coordinating councils, and countries. Keep up to date on news and current affairs across the Pacific Area. Support Church leader outreach. Organize public affairs events. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a similar discipline. Seven years’ experience working in news media or in one of the following fields: communications; English teaching; public relations or public affairs; or marketing. Skills and experience in strategic communications, writing, editing, public relations, and public affairs would be an advantage. Strategic thinking and the ability to foster collaboration by cultivating and developing relationships. Good organization skills in managing concurrent assignments. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Note: Preference will be given to candidates who have the legal right to work in Australia and New Zealand. This position is subject to close without notice. About Us Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Religious Institutions and Non-profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr