Senior Media Advisor

Job Type: Freelance
Salary: AU$536 - AU$537 per day
Contact: Hilary Williams
Call: Hilary
Reference: 20012858_1579237855

THE COMPANY:

Our client leads the economic, jobs and investment conversation across NSW and drives the economic development strategy to benefit the people who live, work and study in NSW.

THE ROLE:

This role supports the communications function to promote awareness, interest, understanding and engagement in the business.

The main responsibilities include:

  • Manage media enquiries
  • Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within media, ministerial offices and other agencies
  • Create compelling content for key stakeholders, including op/ends, speeches, Q&As, social media posts & media releases
  • Develop, collate and manage briefing materials to prepare executives for a variety of external speaking engagements
  • Work across the organisation to source and package statistics, facts and other proof points to support media stories
  • Manage communication plans and implement tactics to support external activities
  • Assist with co-ordinating, delivering and monitoring of a variety of external communications

YOU:

  • The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or other related area
  • Experience in external communications and journalism experience desirable
  • Strong written and verbal skills and an open communication style
  • Attention to detail with excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to respond quickly to the demands of the organisation and meet tight deadlines

If you are an experienced media advisor and looking for a short term contract role then we look forward to hearing from you!