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NHO is hiring a communications manager to join its team in Melbourne, Australia.

Purpose

NHO is a brand strategy and marketing agency that believes in the value of design and its potential for positive impact. We also believe in the value of our people.

With deep respect for one another, we collectively contribute to a culture that supports personal and professional growth in an inclusive and welcoming environment. Marrying purpose with profit, we prioritise employee wellbeing with a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, ongoing opportunities for professional development, social and cultural activities programs, generous remuneration, and a culture that contributes to positive mental health.

Specialising in the worlds of interior design, architecture, furniture, lighting and property, some of our clients include the National Gallery of Victoria and Melbourne Design Week, Articolo Lighting, Cult Design, Milieu Property, Powell & Glenn, Mim Design, Fieldwork and Daniel Boddam Studio.

We are searching for a communications, public relations and media professional with a minimum of eight years’ experience to join our Melbourne team. In this role, you will be tasked with developing and implementing effective communications strategies that align with wider marketing objectives and ultimately drive commercial outcomes for both NHO and our clients.

Overseeing and managing day-to-day activity for clients – either directly as the account lead, or indirectly through the work of your team – you will be responsible for the full public relations client portfolio. You will also be charged with improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Communications function, developing a department strategy and implementing systems, processes and procedures that position the agency and its clients for success.

Successful candidate profile

The successful candidate will have eight or more years’ experience in a similar role – either agency or client-side – or have recently held a senior editorial position. Experience managing a team is essential, as is a personal and demonstrated passion for design and a strong knowledge of and contacts within the media and design industry. A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or related field is required.

Essential qualities:

• intuitive and observant with an eye for detail
• considered and empathetic communicator, both written and verbal
• commercially minded and client-centric approach to account management
• strategic, analytical and creative thinker
• exceptional time management skills and natural flair for efficiency
• self-motivated and focused with an ambition for success
• effective manager and supportive mentor
• emotionally intelligent approach to interpersonal relationships
• collaborative and autonomous in equal measure and as required
• proud, passionate and accountable, regardless of the task at hand
• strong copywriting skills and portfolio of writing examples

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