Media Advisor

3 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Hays Full time

We had a 12-month Fixed Term Contract for immediate fill.

**Your new company**

The client works within the state government.

**Your new role**

The Media Advisor coordinates the day-to-day media and communications services of the department including media responses, media management, publications, reporting, and provides strategic advice on contentious issues. In undertaking the role of this position, the occupant will be part of high-performance team that gets results for the department. The person also needs to show flexibility in their thinking, strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.

**Media Management**
- Responds to media enquiries and ensures they are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Researches media and public relations issues, provides strategic advice and prepares timely responses, including arranging interviews and organising media events.
- Prepares media releases, speeches and related briefing materials for the Ministers for Environment and Water.
- Monitors media for contentious issues and provides high level advice on media responses
- Monitors and records relevant Ministerial and Commission media coverage.

**Public Affairs**
- Coordinates public affairs activities, events and communications projects on behalf of the department.
- Plans and implements communication strategies on behalf of the department.
- Writes, edits and proofs communications materials for a range of uses, including media publications, online and social media.
- Facilitates the production and publication of communications materials.
- Ensures effective communication between the department, the news media and the Minister's media advisor.
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with journalists across all forms of media.

**What you'll need to succeed**

**Essential Selection Criteria**:

- Demonstrated experience in public relations/ corporate communications/ journalism or other communications field.
- Demonstrated experience in managing proactive and reactive media activity, including experience in managing sensitive or contentious issues.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills, for a range of audiences, media types and publications.
- High level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with, influence and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including media.
- Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to develop and implement effective strategic communication and media strategies.

**Desirable Selection Criteria**:
Tertiary qualification in Communications/Media/Public Relations or equivalent (including journalism cadetships Tertiary qualification in computing or related industry experience.

**What you'll get in return**

Our Client offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements and superannuation as well as flexible working arrangements.

**What you need to do now**

At Hays we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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