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Communications Manager - Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
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Pernod Ricard Australia - Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
Job Description
FTC until August 2027 | Lead impactful comms strategies | Drive employee engagement and deliver seamless campaigns
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with premium brands including: Absolut vodka, The Glenlivet Scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Altos Tequila, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.
The opportunity
Are you a communications expert with a passion for storytelling, employee engagement, and corporate reputation? Join Pernod Ricard Australia and New Zealand as our Communications Manager and take the lead in shaping our internal and external communications strategy.
As our Communications Manager, you will enhance and protect the reputation of Pernod Ricard across Australia and New Zealand by delivering impactful communications and engagement initiatives.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in driving employee engagement, managing corporate relations, and supporting leadership communications while ensuring alignment with global strategies.
This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership communication skills, crisis management experience, and the ability to manage a broad remit independently.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies that align with business priorities.
Manage internal communication channels, including Microsoft Teams, intranet, and office screens, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging.
Lead employee engagement initiatives, including drafting newsletters, coordinating events, and creating FAQs for business changes.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on communication matters.
Oversee media relations, including drafting press releases, managing media inquiries, and monitoring media sentiment.
What you will bring to the role
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex strategies into clear, engaging narratives.
Proven experience in leadership communications, crisis management, and end-to-end campaign and event management.
A background in communications, public relations, or a related field is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Canva, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud for content creation and distribution.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a standalone communications lead, managing competing priorities and delivering at pace.
Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendship, and fun. Conviviality is energy, spirit and charisma, and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.
Guided by our four core values; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!
We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviours, and it’s what brings our culture to life.
Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.
Our mix of benefits
Product allowance | Hybrid and flexible working | Summer hours | Employee Assistance Program | Generous parental leave policy | Career development | Office drinks & events | Inclusive culture ERG |
Joining and contributing to an Inclusive workplace
As Créateurs de Convivialité, we are committed to better reflect the richness of our society, the marketplace, and communities in which we operate. We believe that it is the best way to build effective teams, understand our consumers by market and sustainably grow our business.
Pernod Ricard is part of Forbes World’s Best Employers and has been recognized by Equileap among the top 100 Employers for Gender Equality. As a skills-based organization, we ensure fair processes and equal opportunities for all candidates and team members by assessing your skills against role expectations. We recognize that some of you might need extra support with your application, require accommodations or special arrangements for your interview, if this is the case, please contact us, we would be delighted to support you and welcome your application.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-08-24
Target End Date:
2027-07-30
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with premium brands including: Absolut vodka, The Glenlivet Scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Altos Tequila, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.
The opportunity
Are you a communications expert with a passion for storytelling, employee engagement, and corporate reputation? Join Pernod Ricard Australia and New Zealand as our Communications Manager and take the lead in shaping our internal and external communications strategy.
As our Communications Manager, you will enhance and protect the reputation of Pernod Ricard across Australia and New Zealand by delivering impactful communications and engagement initiatives.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in driving employee engagement, managing corporate relations, and supporting leadership communications while ensuring alignment with global strategies.
This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership communication skills, crisis management experience, and the ability to manage a broad remit independently.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies that align with business priorities.
Manage internal communication channels, including Microsoft Teams, intranet, and office screens, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging.
Lead employee engagement initiatives, including drafting newsletters, coordinating events, and creating FAQs for business changes.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on communication matters.
Oversee media relations, including drafting press releases, managing media inquiries, and monitoring media sentiment.
What you will bring to the role
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex strategies into clear, engaging narratives.
Proven experience in leadership communications, crisis management, and end-to-end campaign and event management.
A background in communications, public relations, or a related field is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Canva, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud for content creation and distribution.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a standalone communications lead, managing competing priorities and delivering at pace.
Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way
Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendship, and fun. Conviviality is energy, spirit and charisma, and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.
Guided by our four core values; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!
We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviours, and it’s what brings our culture to life.
Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.
Our mix of benefits
Product allowance | Hybrid and flexible working | Summer hours | Employee Assistance Program | Generous parental leave policy | Career development | Office drinks & events | Inclusive culture ERG |
Joining and contributing to an Inclusive workplace
As Créateurs de Convivialité, we are committed to better reflect the richness of our society, the marketplace, and communities in which we operate. We believe that it is the best way to build effective teams, understand our consumers by market and sustainably grow our business.
Pernod Ricard is part of Forbes World’s Best Employers and has been recognized by Equileap among the top 100 Employers for Gender Equality. As a skills-based organization, we ensure fair processes and equal opportunities for all candidates and team members by assessing your skills against role expectations. We recognize that some of you might need extra support with your application, require accommodations or special arrangements for your interview, if this is the case, please contact us, we would be delighted to support you and welcome your application.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-08-24
Target End Date:
2027-07-30
