AddressAbout us
Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the professional body for legal practitioners, representing more than 14,000 members state-wide. We lead the Solicitors of Queensland with our purpose of Good Law - Good Lawyers - Public Good.
About the role
QLS has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Media and External Affairs Advisor. The successful candidate will report to the Marketing Communication Manager and enhance QLS brand and mission by offering Media and public affairs expertise through consistent and effective PR and media activities.
Key responsibilities of the role are:
- Work with the Marketing Communications Manager to recommend and implement media strategies and campaigns.
- Manage the QLS media function, including development of pro-active media opportunities, responding to media enquiries, management of media enquiry register and writing media releases.
- Develop and manage key Media and profession relationships.
- Coordinate media monitoring, including sending daily media reports/summaries to the relevant internal stakeholders.
- Research current developments in best practice for media, public affairs and the legal profession to inform QLS messaging.
- Assist with drafting and proofing speech notes in consultation with the relevant stakeholders.
To be successful for the role you will have the following:
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in journalism or communication (desirable)
Knowledge, skills and experience
- 5-7 years’ experience in a public affairs, media or journalism role.
- Knowledge of the Queensland legal and/or political system/s (desirable).
- Publication management experience will be highly regarded.
- Understanding of the news cycle and latest media trends.
- Ability to identify and create compelling news content and messaging, including writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
- Excellent communication and project management skills with ability to lead strategic media activities.
- Ability to identify and create compelling news content and messaging, including writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
Why join us?
By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.
- Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
- Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
- We are committed to leading change through our people.
- Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.
- We are proud to:
- hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
- be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
Please note:
- that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
- you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
- this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Culture on **********@qls.com.au or call 07 3842 5***.
