Senior Media Adviser

Senior Media Advisor

The Media Adviser proactively develops and delivers integrated communications strategies and provides media management and advice.

Duties

• Provide strategic media advice on a diverse range of sensitive and complex matters.
• Develop proactive media strategies to support core business objectives and strategic goals.
• Prepare and issue media statements and announcements.
• Manage the delivery of timely, accurate and structured responses to media enquiries.
• Identify emerging critical issues and develop and implement issues management strategies.
• Develop and publish strategic media messaging across print, digital and social media channels.
• Coordinate the analysis/reporting of media coverage to key stakeholders including Executive.
• Liaise with and develop strong, productive relationships with a range of stakeholders including media, other government agencies, industry and community stakeholders and organisations.

Key Capabilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or a related qualification, and/or demonstrated capability through past employment experience.
• Advanced level experience in media, writing and editing.
• Advanced level experience writing media releases.

• Demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, i.e. government agencies, journalists and staff.
• Substantial experience in the management of critical issues, development and implementation of proactive communication strategies.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write plain English content for a range of media.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication plans with customers.
• Ability to think creatively in a high-pressure environment while managing and prioritising competing activities and deadlines.

Apply Now
If you are a motivated Media Advisor looking for your next contract opportunity and are ready for an immediate start please Apply Now or reach out to Maddy Hellawell on maddy.hellawell@randstad.com.au with any questions.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.