Casual Public Relations Coordinator

About Australian Turf Club

The Australian Turf Club (ATC) is a renowned Australian sporting and entertainment organisation hosting over 110 race days and numerous events annually across five venues: Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Canterbury Park, Warwick Farm, and Rosehill Bowling Club. We pride ourselves on our values — Achieve, Care, Collaborate, and Innovate — fostering a supportive and forward-thinking team environment.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Casual Public Relations Coordinator to assist in executing PR campaigns, managing media relations, engaging influencers, and supporting race day publicity efforts. This role is perfect for final-year students or recent graduates aiming to gain practical experience in a dynamic setting involving sports, lifestyle, and events.

Essential Qualifications and Attributes

• Actively completing or recently finished a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a relevant field
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Keen attention to detail combined with excellent organisational skills
• Capable of juggling multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-moving environment
• Positive, eager to learn, and ready to contribute constructively
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends during key campaigns and race days

Main Duties

• Draft and circulate media releases, alerts, and supporting documents
• Coordinate publicity activities before, during, and after race meetings
• Maintain media contacts database and handle journalist inquiries
• Manage media accreditation and assist with media facilities on race days
• Support the planning and execution of comprehensive PR campaigns with preparation of briefs, run sheets, and presentations
• Provide administrative and logistical assistance during campaign delivery
• Prepare briefing materials, schedules, and event documentation for talent and influencers
• Organise logistics for talent and influencers during media appearances, events, and race days
• Assist in the coordination of editorial and publicity photoshoots, including styling and other preparations
• Arrange gifts, guest lists, transportation, and other necessary talent support
• Help facilitate media launches, publicity events, and on-the-day race activations, managing RSVPs and guest communications
• Provide onsite support for talent, media personnel, and guests during events and race meetings
• Handle purchase orders, budget tracking, and administrative tasks
• Maintain digital asset libraries and campaign documentation
• Compile campaign performance reports and contribute to post-campaign analysis

Diversity and Inclusion

ATC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all staff, irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who meet the job requirements.