Communications Graduate

5 months ago


Adelaide, Australia SEC Newgate Full time

At **SEC Newgate**, our people are what set us apart and are at the heart of our success. We create an environment that stimulates and rewards our people, where staff are supported to contribute ideas and embrace opportunities to achieve their personal goals. We look for people who are curious, self-motivated, and collaborative.

If you are like-minded and are motivated by working with a talented team on issues that matter, read below for what’s on offer.

We are seeking a talented graduate to join our growing Adelaide team as a **Communications Executive. **We are also open to hearing from students in their final year of study who are keen to explore part time work.

**Jobs, tasks and responsibilities**
A Communications Executive will undertake a wide range of work across a variety of clients and help promote SEC Newgate’s capabilities - no day will be the same as the one before

As part of the SEC Newgate Adelaide team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex issues for government, not-for-profit and corporate clients.

You will be a core team member who will help provide clients with a truly integrated solution when facing a complex communications challenge - this includes strategy development and implementation, issues management, government relations, media relations, community and stakeholder engagement, market and social research and digital communications. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and career with access to skilled Senior Consultants.

**A snapshot of what you can expect**:

- Directly supporting the team on Communications, Government Relations and Public Affairs issues
- Drafting of memos and client communications
- Media monitoring and analysis
- Desktop research to support client briefs
- Assisting with proof-reading and formatting documents
- Logistics support for client work, meetings and functions
- Actively developing a solid understanding of communications and/or public affairs and client management practices
- Note-taking and initial drafting of documents
- Working across multiple client briefs concurrently
- Preparation of client activity reports with input from the broader team

**Ideally, you are**:

- An individual with a keen interest in communications, current affairs, government, and the media
- Collaborative and adaptable: You will have a can-do attitude and great interpersonal skills. A willingness to learn and receive feedback is a must
- Curious and proactive: Capable of identifying opportunities to progress projects for clients and promote SEC Newgate
- Calm and dedicated: Ability to balance multiple deadlines for clients. You are keen to provide the best support to clients.
- Organised with an eye for detail, and have solid time management skills
- Able to contribute effectively and constructively to the team
- Committed to professional development, taking on board feedback when provided and attending internal Professional Development sessions
- Keen to positively contribute to culture and values to embody The SEC Newgate Way
- Willing to work across multiple practice areas or current areas of work

**Your practical skills and experience should include**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Law, Politics or Social Science (in progress or completed)
- Strong writing capabilities - the confidence and ability to write clearly and succinctly
- Strong analytical skills to absorb complex and technical information and turn it into clear and concise information
- Organisation skills - capable of setting up and adhering to your own system of structuring your workday, prioritising tasks, methodically completing regular tasks and proactive working on the implementation of communications plans
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and listening skills
- Positive approach with a good sense of humour
- A genuine and keen interest in current affairs, government and the media is a must

**About Us**
**SEC Newgate Australia**
**120+ People - 6 offices nationally**

As Australia’s largest full-service strategic communications firm, SEC Newgate understands the environment and helps to build a communications and engagement strategy that goes to the heart of our client’s challenges. With 6 offices nationally and a network around the world, we bring a level of trust, expertise, collaboration, and support to our clients that few others can match.

We have extensive expertise in corporate positioning and reputation building, issues campaigning, issues management and crisis communications, and are trusted by some of Australia’s leading companies, government departments and peak bodies.

Click here to find out more about SEC Newgate Australia

**Why SEC Newgate?**
- **We want people to thrive.**We believe our people should be in the driver’s seat of their growth but within a supportive environment. We take a holistic approach to deliver better outcomes **for our clients.**:

- **We work on stuff that matters.**We are proud to w



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