PR & Product Communications Manager (Automotive)

Location: Melbourne, Australia; hybrid work with both remote and onsite collaboration, plus business travel

Company

hirify.global is an international electric performance automotive company focused on electric mobility, electrification, decarbonisation and sustainability.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver product-led communications for media, partners, stakeholders and customers.
• Research and write external communications, and prepare executives for interviews, speaking engagements and other opportunities.
• Develop product stories and oversee launch and ongoing communications content, working with agencies, suppliers and creative partners.
• Plan and deliver media and stakeholder activities for vehicle launches, partnerships, ambassador collaborations and the national media fleet strategy.
• Create communications plans for partnerships, events and activities with local and global teams.
• Support media monitoring, reporting, budget coordination, internal updates and responses to media requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to translate detailed product information into clear communications.
• Detailed understanding of the media environment and a practical approach to media engagement.
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing stakeholders, consultants, suppliers, deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and regions, manage competing priorities and travel for business when required.
• English is the language of written and spoken communication.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work combining in-person collaboration with focused individual work.
• Work within a lean, dynamic and fast-paced communications team.
• Collaboration with local and global functions and colleagues from varied backgrounds.
• Growth-oriented environment where change and progress are central to the work.

Hiring process

• Selection is ongoing and the advert remains open until the position is filled.