Public Relations Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and execution of integrated communications plans that advance and protect Vanguard’s brand among key audiences.
• Acts as the team’s “eyes and ears” by continually scanning the news, industry landscape, and competitor moves to surface developments that shape the team’s strategy and decision-making.
• Proactively contributes well-researched, insightful ideas to help advance perceptions of Vanguard’s fixed income offer in partnership with senior team members.
• Supports message development and collaborates with partners; drafts articles, social media copy, and briefing materials in line with brand standards that are clear, engaging, concise, and tailored to relevant audiences and platforms.
• Executes established measurement processes by inputting, maintaining, and verifying the accuracy of data used in reports.
• Prepares initial report drafts and summary materials to support transparency and keep managers and business partners informed.
• Affords support in media relations efforts, including monitoring coverage, preparing news analyses/summaries, and engaging with media in collaboration with senior team members.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance with established templates and guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborates with partners across Marketing, Communications, and the business; positions self as a team player and seeks developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Public relations or media relations experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible and resourceful.
• Willingness to cover corporate events outside usual business hours.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.