PBS 106.7FM is seeking a part-time Marketing & Communications Assistant to join the team three days a week, working alongside the Marketing and Events Manager across the station's digital communications, social media, web presence and fundraising campaigns. The successful applicant will occasionally be required to work outside standard business hours.
For 45 years, community broadcaster PBS 106.7FM has played an integral part in Melbourne's diverse music community. With over 80 specialist music programs ranging from soul to indie to electronic to jazz, PBS is dedicated to amplifying under-represented music and supporting the local music community.
The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator with a background and passion for social media content, digital communications and publicity. They will be a confident writer for online audiences, able to manage competing priorities while keeping the bigger picture in view. A genuine feel for music culture and the non-profit sector, and an understanding of what community radio means to the people who love it, will be just as valued as technical skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
This role includes, but is not restricted to, the following duties and responsibilities. Tasks may be altered from time to time to meet organisational needs.
- Develop and deliver external communications across the station's digital channels
- Coordinate web and social media promotion of the station, its fundraising drives, programs and events
- Write, design and schedule a weekly email newsletter
- Work with PBS departments to keep online communications current, accurate and consistent with PBS' vision to amplify under-represented music and support the local music community
- Assist in the planning and execution of annual fundraising drive marketing
- Assist in producing the twice-yearly Waves magazine
- Keep across industry news, emerging social media platforms and trends, and how to best reach our community and beyond
- Other duties as required
How to Apply
Please send applications addressing the selection criteria, with CV, two referees (who won't be contacted without the applicant's prior knowledge) and a cover letter to Kristen Paterson at [email protected] by 9am Wednesday 15 July, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
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