Marketing and Content Manager - Gymnastics Victoria - Closing date 26 May 2022

Are you a storyteller?  Do you have a passion and drive for producing content and generating external media coverage to successfully champion a brand?  If so, you might be the person Gymnastics Victoria is looking to welcome into the position of Marketing & Content Manager.

Gymnastics Victoria is the peak organisation for gymnastics in Victoria and is a member of the Victorian Olympic Council and the Victorian Commonwealth Games Association.  The Marketing & Content Manager will lead the planning, development, and execution of engaging content across owned and external channels to elevate the profile of the sport while showcasing and connecting with the Victorian gymnastics community.

The key functions of the role include:

• Developing, implementing, and driving strategic marketing and communications plans which engage all cross-functions of Gymnastics Victoria, including Events, Education, and High Performance;
• Crafting external communications including media releases, club communications, and news articles;
• Generating and pitching positive PR stories to external media;
• Identifying relevant and newsworthy content within and across the Victorian gymnastics community; and
• Engaging and building strong relationships with key stakeholders of the gymnastics community including Gymnastics Australia, YMCAs, Club Managers, Coaches, and High Performance athletes.

Candidates must have at least 5 years' relevant experience in marketing and communications.  Previous experience in gymnastics, or other sporting or membership organisations, is desirable but not necessary.

This role is full-time, and work outside normal business hours including evenings and weekends will be required.  A competitive, above Award salary will be offered to suitably experienced candidates.

Refer to the position description for further information.

Gymnastics Victoria is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants who are to work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, a process that may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive reference checks, an identity check, a working with children check, international or national criminal history record check.

GV is committed to equality of opportunity for all.  We strongly encourage applications from anyone of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, or people with a disability.