Media Advisor

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Hays | Marketing Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Join a State Government team as a Media Advisor in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your new company

You will be joining a dynamic and professional government media team. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and experience in a high-profile and fast-paced environment.

Your new role

As a Media Advisor, you will be responsible for developing and implementing media and communication strategies that support departmental objectives and priorities. You will produce high-quality content for a range of platforms, including traditional media, digital channels, internal newsletters, social media, press releases and speeches.

The role also requires you to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, including journalists, senior executives, staff and the public. You will manage media enquiries and issues, providing timely and accurate advice while mitigating risk. In addition, you will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of media and communication activities to ensure continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field
  • Relevant experience in media and communications, ideally within the public sector
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and channels
  • Strong media relations skills with experience pitching stories, responding to media enquiries and managing issues
  • Experience using digital and social media tools such as WordPress, Mailchimp and mainstream platforms
  • Proactive and creative approach to problem-solving and innovation
  • Valid NPC

What you'll get in return

You will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate and enjoy a supportive, collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Temporary and Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

  • Weekly pay cycles
  • Nominated choice of superannuation fund
  • Online timesheet submission and approval
  • No hidden fees or costs for our services
  • Regular contact with your consultant throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

Your Marketing and Communications expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sonia Diestel-Feddersen on or

If this position isn't quite right, however, you are immediately available seeking temporary work in the areas of: Marketing, Communications, Events, Video Production, Graphic Design, Digital, Content Creation, Web Content Writing or Media Relations please feel free to get in touch to register for temporary work.

Hays is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages our clients in their planning and promoting around diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Hays recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our clients in delivering a diverse workforce.

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