Our Purpose
At Xero, weʼre here to make running a business beautiful. By making small business more efficient every day, connecting them with big business technology and empowering a community behind them, their potential is limitless. When that happens, weʼre not only helping small business, weʼll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.
How youʼll make an impact
Youʼll join the Xero Asia Communications team and be part of a supportive and fun work environment that encourages you to take ownership for your career and be the best you can be. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key player in making a real difference to small businesses in Asia.
You will play an integral role in making sure the communications function operates efficiently and continues to deliver its best work with support on administration, financial management, campaign delivery and reporting.
What youʼll do
You will help execute an integrated program of diverse and creative communications campaigns aligned to our business strategy to maximise media exposure and brand awareness in Asia.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, Asia, this role works closely with our retained PR agencies, collaborating with our global communications, analyst relations and marketing teams, as well as Xero partners and customers to deliver desired outcomes.
In this role, you will:
● Support the Head of Communications, Asia and Managing Director, Asia on Communications activities and events
● Help develop and draft content for a variety of channels and audiences - including blogs, media releases, pitches and articles to help Xero tell its story
● Help with research on issues ranging from competitor positioning to developments in the small business economy
● Develop presentations and other communications documents - including briefing booklets and other documents for Asia leadership team and media
● Monitor news trends, brand perception and competitor positioning using online social and media tracking tools.
● Prepare media reports and coordinate communications reporting including using media measurement tools.
● Provide administrative support - including invoice processing, meeting coordination, event support, and supplier and budget management
● Contribute toward the broader Xero Communications strategy and team efforts, which incorporate PR, analyst relations, government relations, university relations, community and content.
● Proactively understand and manage risks as they relate to your role
Success looks like
● Timely delivery of tasks, reports and other communications materials as delegated
● High quality writing and content development
What youʼll bring with you
Critical competencies
● Excellent content and communication skills (written and verbal)
● Attention to detail and experience in project or campaign management
● Administrative and financial management skills
● Self motivated and proven ability to project manage
● Research capabilities
● Competent in the design and use of Google Slides, Powerpoint and Excel
Experience
● Can be an entry level role, for someone with the right interests and personal qualities, but would ideally like someone with 1 year + experience in administration or project or campaign management
● BA in Public Relations or Marketing well regarded
EA licence 15C7529
EA Personnel R1985185
