Media and Speechwriting Officer

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Media and Speechwriting Officer on a contract for 12 months with potential extension.

About the Role

You will relish the challenge of operating in a complex and changing environment. Your media and speechwriting skills will be complemented by sound judgement, resilience and integrity.

The position is expected to perform in a fast-paced environment under limited direction to undertake complex work.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Managing relationships and building strong networks and connections with internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on journalists, the Minister's office and senior stakeholders.- Producing media and other communications products, including media releases, talking points and media plans to support announcements.- Drafting strategic, targeted and tailored speeches for the Minister in diverse fora.- Identifying proactive opportunities for the department spokespeople and/or the Minister for the NDIS to engage with media.- Analysing media sentiment and data, and interpreting results to further strategic engagement.- Undertaking a wide variety of general tasks as required, including but not limited to, managing team priorities, providing support for reporting, analytics and executive reporting and presentations.
- Key skills required for roles:
- Demonstrated experience in media, communications or journalism.- Relationship management and building networks and connections with internal and external stakeholders.- Experience developing media and other communications products, including media releases, talking points and media plans to support announcements.
- Desirable skills to haves for the roles:
- The ability to analyse media data and interpret results to further strategic engagement.- Experience working in a fast-paced team environment to develop strategic media, issues and reputation management approaches.- The ability to identify and implement proactive media opportunities

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