Media Advisor

12 Months Fixed Term, Immediate Availability
Healthcare Industry
CBD
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 returnOur 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 nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position in marketing, communications, engagement or digital, please call Dayana Anas on 08 9265 91***or email ***********@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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