PR & Partnerships Lead

Sunday Lunch is a creative communications studio that draws precise attention to the good things in life. We bring together words, art and wild imagination to make great ideas happen, and to let the right people know. Our team is made up of multidisciplinary strategists and award-winning producers, cinematographers and photographers who dish up always-beautiful, never-boring content on a silver platter. For us, it's about delivering Champagne-quality work in a manner that passes the pub test. The Role Sunday Lunch is on the hunt for an experienced PR & Partnerships Lead to deliver communications campaigns for some of Australia’s most celebrated food, drink, travel and lifestyle brands. As PR & Partnerships Lead, you’ll work closely with the Directors to develop and execute strategic, platform-tailored campaigns. You’ll be the key link between clients and our internal team, steering day-to-day project management to deliver work that fills restaurants, sells out product launches and helps hotels hit maximum occupancy. The ideal candidate excels at building strong relationships with clients and media, knows a great angle and how to pitch it, and takes every brief to the next level. They have a keen eye for detail, punctuate like a pro, and are as comfortable crafting polished media releases as they are jumping between brand voices and collaborating with suppliers. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who will be a good fit with our team. We’re restaurant-obsessed and location-agnostic. We love our dogs, one of whom is a regular fixture at the office. Bigideas, fun collabs and unexpected solutions drive everything we do, and we’re always thinking about our next creative endeavour. Key Responsibilities Leading day-to-day client and project management across multiple communications accounts Acting as the key client contact, managing campaign calendars and ensuring all projects are delivered on time, on brief and on budget Developing and executing strategies and campaigns that align with client goals, target audiences and brand identities Preparing media kits, fact sheets and brand boilerplates to ensure cohesive messaging Writing media releases, developing bespoke angles to align with the different tones and audiences of various publications, and pitching stories to generate meaningful coverage Building and maintaining strong relationships with media, influencers and creative collaborators Managing press office activity, responding to media enquiries, supplying assets and facilitating interviews and other opportunities Managing media famils, preview events and influencer experiences Developing and managing email marketing campaigns, including automation flows Briefing and coordinating internal social, content, copy and design teams, ensuring seamless communication and a high standard of output Providing on-site client management for shoots and activations Advising clients on media positioning and key messaging for interviews and panels Identifying market insights, trends and media opportunities through competitor analysis and industry monitoring Preparing and presenting reports and analytics demonstrating performance, insights and ROI Supporting new business activity and identifying opportunities for account growth Mentoring and guiding junior team members to elevate internal standards and processes What We Provide Light-filled, dog‑friendly Fitzroy studio space Team lunches and regular snack deliveries Invites to tastings, launches and other events Friendly, inclusive culture built around creativity and collaboration Birthday leave and a creative inspiration day off each year Growth and professional development opportunities Dedicated WFH days What You’ll Bring Minimum 3 years experience in PR or communications Minimum 2 years experience managing multiple brands in an agency environment A proven track record managing multiple concurrent end‑to‑end communications campaigns Exceptional attention to detail, project management and communication skills Outstanding writing skills across formats including media releases and EDMs A strong understanding of the Australian hospitality, travel and lifestyle landscape How To Apply If this sounds like you, email with: Your CV attached as a PDF Examples of 3 recent campaigns you've managed, including links to and/or imagery for each 100 words on the most effective PR campaign you’ve seen in the last 6 months, and how it cut through the noise 50 words on the Melbourne bar, cafe or restaurant you love most, and why Open to Australian permanent residents only. Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted. Applicants passing the interview stage may be asked to complete a short series of competency tasks. #J-18808-Ljbffr