This is a Media and Communications Specialist role with McDonald's based in Thornleigh, NSW, AU

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McDonald’s Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as "Macca's", we have been a household name in Australia for over 50 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count! As an employer of choice winner time and time again, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Could you be McDonald's next Media and Communications Specialist?

Are you a dynamic PR specialist with a passion for storytelling and a knack for building strong media relationships? Join our team as an External Communications Specialist and help us amplify the McDonald’s brand voice to new heights by driving awareness of McDonald’s impact and growth stories (including Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia) and new product launches.

What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?

• Developing and delivering a proactive local storytelling calendar to support McDonald’s Australia and Licensees
• Driving and supporting impactful brand PR campaigns whilst managing our PR agency
• Providing expert communications guidance across business function
• Crafting and distributing compelling press materials, owned content development (video, imagery, posts)
• Building strong relationships with journalists, influencers and stakeholders
• Overseeing our corporate channels including McDonald’s.com and LinkedIn
• Coordinating Impact & Corporate Relations Calendars
• Handling the daily media inbox with finesse
• Maintaining Impact and Corporate Relations Team Measurement and Reporting
• Proactively identifying issues and trends of business importance in the media and effectively communicating with relevant departments

Your Keys To Success

• Proven track record in delivering standout external communications for retail or FMCG businesses
• Skilled in collaborating with journalists and media outlets
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with a talent for building strong stakeholder relationships
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding time management skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Relish in the Macca’s difference when you join the Golden Arches:

• Competitive Remuneration Package. We offer a total reward package of base salary, health care and target incentive plan (bonus).
• 5 Weeks of Annual Leave. Switch off and recharge or explore your passions outside of work with an additional week of annual leave each calendar year.
• Highly Flexible Work Environment. Our teams have embraced a hybrid working model, balancing working remotely and connecting in the office to support our people and how they best add value.
• Birthday & Volunteer Leave. Enjoy a day-off during your birthday month and 3 days annually to volunteer for a registered charity you are passionate about.
• Ongoing Professional Development. We are committed to developing our people by investing in leadership programs and a world class learning and development offering that propel you to achieve your career goals.
• Macca’s Staff Discount & Retail Discounts. Enjoy discounted Macca’s at any restaurant across Australia and access to hundreds of retail discounts.
• Access To Our 24/7 Wellbeing Partner (Sonder) For You & Your Immediate Family. Using the Sonder app, access free and confidential safety, medical and mental health support via chat or phone with accredited professionals.
• A Fun & Vibrant Culture. Immerse yourself in local and Macca’s only events and experiences from day one of working with us.

As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. We strive to make every moment through the recruitment process a feel-good moment for everyone. Let us know if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application and interview process, if you'd like to note your pronouns or have suggestions for how we can improve in this space.

Why McDonald's is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with McDonald's not with Hatch.