At Aristocrat, we are dedicated to bringing happiness to life through the power of play! As a leading global company in gaming content and technology, we aim to foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity thrive. We are passionate about crafting outstanding gaming experiences enjoyed by millions worldwide. Our dedication to excellence drives us to seek an ambitious Senior Manager, Corporate Media to join our team.

We're looking for a highly experienced Senior Manager, Corporate Media to help shape Aristocrat's corporate reputation across Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Asia Pacific region. Reporting to the VP, External Communications, you'll play a critical role in developing our corporate narrative, managing key media relationships, advising senior leaders, and navigating complex communications opportunities and challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced global environment and enjoys influencing at the highest levels of an organization.

• Assist the VP External Communications in crafting and delivering a corporate media relations strategy aligned with our business goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Steering Committee (ESC) and other senior leaders.
• Provide critical communications advice to key leaders to improve our corporate reputation and foster strong employee engagement.
• Lead crisis communications preparedness, frameworks, and assist in scenario planning development.
• Manage media monitoring to ensure timely and accurate tracking of media coverage.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships to improve Aristocrat's reputation.
• Successfully implement reactive and proactive media management strategies to improve media coverage.
• Serve as the company’s spokesperson, confidently presenting Aristocrat’s messages to various media outlets.
• Build a compelling company narrative and coordinate and implement seamless global PR campaigns that align with our business objectives.
• Develop strong working relationships with key media representatives.
• Develop and update dashboards for reviewing key performance indicators across major projects and initiatives.
• Track and communicate high-priority initiatives for the ESC, identifying any risks or challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, corporate affairs, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in developing and delivering media and public relations campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience leading crisis communications and complex media issues.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, capable of representing the company publicly.
• Proven experience managing effective international PR campaigns.
• Solid understanding of financial earnings requirements for public companies.
• Expertise on different social networks, including LinkedIn, Meta (Facebook), and Instagram.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, fast-paced global organization with high personal integrity and a strong team-oriented approach.
• Confidence in presenting new ideas, public speaking, and influencing business collaborators effectively.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and multiple projects with high attention to detail.
• Excellent collaborator engagement skills and experience in event planning and vendor management.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft365 Office Suite of applications.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.