Media and Communications Advisor

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Ampersand Full time

**Iconic organisation continuing to grow and innovate**:

- **Broad media and communications role**:

- **6 month contract - attractive hourly rate**

Iconic Australian organisation steeped in history, with a broad suite of product and service lines is seeking a Media and Communications Advisor to join their collaborative team. Reporting to the Head of Media and Communications and working collaboratively across the Social Impact and Corporate Communications division. Through compelling proactive and reactive strategic storytelling, this role is pivotal in developing engaging and effective media and communications strategies.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Media Relations - managing daily media requests and responses for the organization on a rotational on-call roster with other advisors
- Support the Head of Media & Communications to manage reactive media requests and protect the brand by working closely with key business stakeholders
- Monitor, develop and implementing strategic media communications which address current and emerging issues
- Provide advice and manage media briefings for all designated spokespeople including executives and senior management
- Maximise proactive media opportunities to enhance brand
- Support the Head of Media & Communications to deliver the media strategy for the organisation to reach a broader demographic, showcase all brand assets and portfolios and elevate the brand through strong advocacy and policy positions in the media.
- Maintain effective working relationships with relevant Victorian and national media outlets and key journalists
- Media reporting and analysis
- Corporate Communications, Corporate Reputation & Issues Management - support Head of Media & Communications in delivery of high level strategic external facing communications support for product areas, community initiatives and corporate activities
- Support business units and senior management in the form of communications plans, speechwriting, briefing documents, key message development and various strategic communications as required
- Draft content for owned channels including the website, magazine and social media channels to support broader campaigns.
- Support the Social Media team with content that aligns with media campaigns and leverages media coverage

**You will have**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations or Corporate Communications
- 2-5 years’ experience in a corporate communications, media or public relations role
- Extensive media management experience
- Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills
- Strong inter-personal skills, and the ability to gain the confidence of, and work with, senior management.
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills
- Detailed and organised to deliver on deadlines
- Strong interest in news and the ability to respond quickly to breaking news stories
- Experience using media monitoring and social media platforms
- Ability to confidently deal with all levels of management (internal and external)
- Excellent research and story development skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate media communications professional to work with an industry leader who offer flexibility, the opportunity to work from home, a fantastic culture and endless career opportunities.

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