Media & PR Specialist

Leads the external and internal messaging to consumers and stakeholders of Hawke’s Bay Tourism (HBT), managing corporate and marketing communications via myriad owned and earned, traditional and contemporary, channels.

To provide positive unpaid promotional content that showcases Hawke’s Bay as the ideal visitor destination and builds brand positioning and awareness.

Develop content that highlights the quality and diversity of the experiences available in the region.

Working in conjunction with the CEO to deliver the communications objectives.

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence by the CEO of Hawke’s Bay Tourism. Please send your CV and cover letter by 5pm, Tuesday 27 May to: hamish@hawkesbaytourism.co.nz

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Digital Marketing & Content Coordinator

To lead, coordinate, and implement Hawke’s Bay Tourism’s digital strategy.  Responsible for coordinating and optimising the organisation’s digital assets (e.g. website, social media, and databases). 

To lead the day-to-day online/digital activities including brand amplification, short-lead responsive tactical initiatives, social media content and industry and stakeholder communications.

To actively manage, maintain, and develop HBT’s digital platforms (website, social media, database, and asset management channels) in support of the organisation’s consumer, brand, media, membership, event and trade marketing activities.

To work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and technology vendors to ensure the smooth operator, content management, and technical maintenance  of the digital channels.

To monitor, measure, and report on success or trends of digital activities, as well as analysing and reporting on other research tools available (such as TECT – Tourist Electronic Card Transaction).

To work alongside the Media & PR Specialist in the delivery of the annual communications plan in a way that is effective and cost-efficient.

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence by the CEO of Hawke’s Bay Tourism. Please send your CV and cover letter by 5pm, Tuesday 27 May to: hamish@hawkesbaytourism.co.nz

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