Skip to main content

Are you looking for a workplace where you can learn, grow, and give back to the local community?

Our team proudly produces events, parenting content and marketing to help parents connect to their local community.

Be part of something bigger

 

We are the longest standing privately-owned parenting magazine in Queensland, if not Australia. We have printed over 4 million copies and over 400 editions of our parenting magazine PakMag since 2007.

We pride ourselves on being a trusted resource for parents in print, online and in the community.

Every day we strive towards being the trusted partner in the parenting space in North Queensland and even across the globe.

Our Parenting Podcast, Youtube chanel, print magazine, and local events ensure our readers can read, listen, watch, and engage with us online and in the community.

We believe parenting is the most important job in the world.

We are more than just a magazine, we are a multimedia parenting platform that helps parents daily.

We look after our team so they can focus on looking after our community and clients.

Growth minded culture

Flexible caring environment

Passionate, supportive team.

Our team core values.

Solve

Be a solutions-based thinker, help solve problems

Excellence

Go above and beyond what is expected of you, commitment to growing and learning

Focus

Work smart, save time, focus on what’s important.

Impact

Passion fuels us, how can we improve lives, help others and give back.

Commitment

We are loyal, true to our word and trust ourselves and each other.

work with us 

work with us 

work with us 

work with us 

work with us 

Current Positions

Sales And Business Development
Townsville
Find Out MoreApply Now
Multimedia Intern
Cairns
Find Out MoreApply Now
Multimedia Assistant
Cairns
Find Out MoreApply Now
Distribution
Cairns
Find Out MoreApply Now
Administration Officer
Cairns
Find Out MoreApply Now
If none of these positions are suitable but you would like to send us your resume anyway, please forward all resumes to trent@pakmag.com.au

 

Sales and Business Development Professional

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to:

  • Generate revenue for the business by providing marketing solutions to local businesses, building and maintaining relationships and providing exemplary customer service. Selling PakMag digital and print advertising.

Job Duties

  • Maintaining a portfolio of clients, ensuring their experience with us is positive and creating an environment that they want to continue to be involved with.
  • Developing marketing strategies for new and existing clients to suit their individual needs and budgets.
  • Finding new business through research and outreach.
  • Meeting monthly KPIs and targets.

The ideal candidate would:

  • have experience in sales
  • have experience in building client relationships
  • have an understanding of marketing
  • have sound written and verbal skills
  • have an positive, can do attitude (essential!)

Selection Criteria

  • Business focused; It is vital that the person in this role is able to think with the business’ and our clients best interests in mind; being able to identify opportunity and seize it is an essential skill.
  • Hyper-organised and adaptable; With the number of moving parts in our business, the ideal candidate should be extremely organised, but more than that, they should be able to understand how when one cog turns, it may affect another, and they must be able to think quickly and use their initiative to decipher the best course of action.
  • Solution-based thinker; We’re looking for a solution-based thinker, someone who can anticipate potential stumbling blocks and put measures in place to mitigate impact.
  • Able to work to deadlines; Being able to keep cool under pressure and work to deadlines, and being able to instil urgency and ensure the fast pace is kept up is vital.
  • A keen eye for detail; The role involves approving final designs and copy to be shared with our readers and clients and hence you must have great English skills and an eye for design.

To Apply:

Please apply by sending your cover letter (addressing the selection criteria) and resume to trent@pakmag.com.au. Since the role requires out of the box thinking and creativity, creative applications will be highly regarded.

Multimedia Intern – Full Time (based in Cairns head office)

Job Description

Now in its 5th year, our paid multi-media internship is the perfect beginning for a young person wanting to get into the world of multi-media.

The primary objectives of the position are:

  • To provide support to the M2F directors, and to the Design, Sales, Editorial, Marketing and Events departments.
  • To provide exemplary customer service – be the director of first impressions
  • Communicate effectively with entire team
  • Support the team with things they need to help them do their job better
  • Learn every department you can, so we can find your strength and grow it in the future to support your growth and the growth of the business

This two-year internship will cover

  • General Administration (distribution, replying to general enquiries, phones, office supplies, mail, staff and client gifts)
  • Basic skills in the areas of marketing, graphic design, videography, writing, social media, websites, EDMs
  • Assist with marketing, events and promotions
  • Assisting with digital content (linking magazines, posting digital content, and loading blogs)
  • Writing (assisting with our guides, and writing content that we need for print and digital)

This role will enable you to learn the different departments of administration, sales, marketing, events, design, web development, creative, and editorial to see which area is your strength.

The Ideal Candidate

The role would suit someone with aspirations to be in marketing management, graphic design, journalism, digital media, videography/photography.

Selection Criteria

  • Growth focused; It is vital that the person in this role is willing to learn many aspects of business and how they can be best of service. Being able to identify opportunity and seize it is an essential skill, and willingness to learn not only on the job, but in their own time to refine their skills.
  • Hyper-organised and adaptable; With the number of moving parts in our business, the ideal candidate should be extremely organised, but more than that, they should be able to understand how when one cog turns, it may affect another, and they must be able to think quickly and use their initiative to decipher the best course of action.
  • Solution-based thinker; We’re looking for a solution-based thinker, someone who can anticipate potential stumbling blocks and put measures in place to mitigate impact.
  • Able to work to deadlines; Being able to keep cool under pressure and work to deadlines, and being able to instil urgency and ensure the fast pace is kept up is vital.
  • A keen eye for detail; The role involves presenting final designs and copy to be shared with our readers and clients and hence you must have great English skills and an eye for design.
  • Under 25 years of age; This role is an internship that has government funding. Part of their criteria is that this role goes to someone under the age of 25.
To apply:

Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d like this role.

Email to trent@pakmag.com.au before 5pm Friday 16th September 2022. Successful applicants will be contacted for a zoom interview, and then an in-person interview if shortlisted for the role. Immediate start.

Multimedia Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for someone who has

  • Intermediate skills in all, or several areas of marketing. These include graphic design, videography, writing, social media, websites, and email marketing.

Our team are all-rounders that have beginner or intermediate skills in many of these areas, or they are specialised in one. We are looking for someone that wants to be an all-rounder, or already is.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit a university graduate with aspirations to learn more skills to be a multimedia specialist or multimedia manager in the future.

Your role will include:

Marketing, Events and Promotions

  • Create sponsorship documents
  • Strategise promotional concepts
  • EDM’s (Reader and Client)
  • Strategise and execute events efficiently and to a high standard
  • Posting content to social media
  • Execute Affiliate marketing strategies
  • Execute digital media campaigns and reporting
  • Create campaign reports

Content

  • Writing SEO rich website content
  • Executing, creating and managing social media content
  • Writing marketing plans
  • Collating marketing calendars

Creative

  • Skills in graphic design, videography, and podcasting.
  • Produce ads for print and digital campaigns
  • Film and produce video assets
  • Assist with podcast production 

Selection Criteria

  • Growth focused; It is vital that the person in this role is willing to learn many aspects of business and how they can be best of service. Being able to identify opportunity and seize it is an essential skill, and willingness to learn not only on the job, but in their own time to refine their skills.
  • Hyper-organised and adaptable; With the number of moving parts in our business, the ideal candidate should be extremely organised, but more than that, they should be able to understand how when one cog turns, it may affect another, and they must be able to think quickly and use their initiative to decipher the best course of action.
  • Solution-based thinker; We’re looking for a solution-based thinker, someone who can anticipate potential stumbling blocks and put measures in place to mitigate impact.
  • Able to work to deadlines; Being able to keep cool under pressure and work to deadlines, and being able to instil urgency and ensure the fast pace is kept up is vital.
  • A keen eye for detail; The role involves presenting final designs and copy to be shared with our readers and clients and hence you must have great English skills and an eye for design.
To apply:

Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d like this role.

Email to trent@pakmag.com.au before 5pm Friday 16th September 2022. Successful applicants will be contacted for a zoom interview, and then an in-person interview if shortlisted for the role. Immediate start.

Distribution

Job Description

M2F Media is the driving force behind a digital marketing agency that also produces key family publications such as PakMag, NQ Baby and Toddler Guide and NQ Family Travel Guide.

We’re looking for a distributor to join our team in Cairns to deliver our magazines on a monthly basis. (Approximately 15-25 hours per month – may vary slightly).

As a sub-contractor of PakMag (would need to supply an ABN number or Statement by a supplier not quoting an ABN) you would need submit an invoice for payment at the end of each distribution run.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Deliver PakMag as per the distribution list supplied each month (the whole run must be completed within 3 days)
  • Collect old magazines that may be at distribution locations
  • Note any returns or popular locations on the distribution lists so our team can adjust the magazine amount accordingly
  • Communicate effectively with the distribution manager

Personality attributes:

  • Outgoing, organised and energetic
  • Mindful and respectful
  • Friendly and personable
  • Be able to lift full bundles without issue (Approx 5kg)

Requirements

  • Good Driving Record
  • Road worthy Vehicle, big enough to be able to pick up and transport multiple bundles of Magazines, your full run is approx. 100 bundles (50 in each bundle)
  • Printer and scanner (or access to scanner if required)
  • Stanley Knife
  • Good strong gloves (if wanted)
To apply:

Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d like this role.

Email to trent@pakmag.com.au before 5pm Friday 16th September 2022. Successful applicants will be contacted for a zoom interview, and then an in-person interview if shortlisted for the role. Immediate start.

Administration Officer – Full time (based in Cairns head office)

Job Description

As a marketing, entertainment, events, professional development and publishing company, we have a lot of moving parts to our businesses. We are looking for an office ninja who thrives in a fast paced, energetic environment where no day is ever the same.

The primary objectives of the position are:

 

  • Be the cog that keeps all departments working at their best potential.
  • To provide support to Directors, and to the Design, Sales, Editorial, Marketing and Events departments.
  • To provide exemplary customer service – be the director of first impressions for our office with our clients, and you are our team’s support person.
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
  • Assist with all areas of administration including accounts payable and receivable
  • Increase efficiencies and ensure things are executed.
  • Ensure our team is keeping on top of their tasks through our task management software effectively.

General Duties

  • General Administration (distribution, replying to general enquiries, phones, office supplies, mail, staff and client gifts)
  • Basic skills in the areas of marketing, graphic design, writing, social media, websites, EDMs (or willing to learn)
  • Assist with marketing, events and promotions
  • Assisting with digital content (linking magazines, posting digital content, and loading blogs)
  • Writing (assisting with our guides, and writing content that we need for print and digital)

The Ideal Candidate

The role would suit someone with strong organisational and time management skills, and a high attention to detail.

Selection Criteria

  • Growth focused; It is vital that the person in this role is willing to learn many aspects of business and how they can be best of service.
  • Hyper-organised and adaptable; With the number of moving parts in our business, the ideal candidate should be extremely organised, but more than that, they should be able to understand how when one cog turns, it may affect another, and they must be able to think quickly and use their initiative to decipher the best course of action.
  • Solution-based thinker; We’re looking for a solution-based thinker, someone who can anticipate potential stumbling blocks and put measures in place to mitigate impact.
  • Able to work to deadlines; Being able to keep cool under pressure and work to deadlines, and being able to instil urgency and ensure the fast pace is kept up is vital.
  • A keen eye for detail; The role involves presenting final designs and copy to be shared with our readers and clients and hence you must have great English skills and an eye for design.

General skills we’d love you to have (training will be provided otherwise)

  • Experience with WordPress
  • Experience with writing to improve SEO
  • Data entry into Excel
  • Exceptional understanding of the English language and a high level of spelling, grammar and attention to detail (we have very strict writing guidelines which will be supplied)
  • 70-100 WPM type speed, having excellent typing skills – speed and accuracy
  • Possessing the ability to multitask
  • Being proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, including Outlook, Google Calendar and other organisational tools
  • Experience with using task management software, Calendy, and Active Campaign.
  • Being organised and detail-oriented
To apply:

Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d like this role.

Email to trent@pakmag.com.au before 5pm Friday 16th September 2022. Successful applicants will be contacted for a zoom interview, and then an in-person interview if shortlisted for the role. Immediate start.