Media Communications Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Overview

Shape media strategy and manage high-profile public issues. Drive proactive campaigns and political stakeholder engagement. Parramatta + Flexible Work Arrangements | 6-month contract | Competitive Hourly Rate


Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a busy portfolio of reactive media inquiries and proactive campaigns (60 / 40 split).
  • Deliver clear, strategic messaging across politically sensitive and high-stakes issues.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior executives, ministerial offices, and community stakeholders.
  • Oversee media responses on urgent matters, from public safety incidents to political issues.
  • Partner across multiple divisions including operations, events, marketing, property, and visitor services.
  • Participate in a light-touch on-call roster (1 in 3 weekends) with allowance provided.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential :

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, media, public affairs, or related field.
  • Proven media and government communications experience (state or local preferred, federal considered).
  • Demonstrated issues management capability under political and community pressure.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with strong EQ.
  • Confidence navigating complex ministerial approval processes.

Desirable :

  • Experience in planning, infrastructure, or environment-related government portfolios.
  • Background in journalism or political advisory roles.

Why Join?
  • Impact with purpose – Play a key role in shaping the public narrative around Sydney's most significant public spaces.
  • Growth & opportunity – 6-month contract with potential for permanent appointment.
  • Collaborative culture – Join a high-performing, supportive team working in a dynamic, outcomes-focused environment.

How to Apply

Submit your resume with a short cover note highlighting your relevant experience. For a confidential discussion, contact Leeann Soden at Hudson for a confidential discussion via reference number.


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.


Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.


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Profession : Marketing, Communications & DigitalMedia Strategy, Planning & Buying


Company : Hudson


Date posted : 24th Aug, 2025


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