About This Role
As a communications specialist, you will be responsible for managing reactive media enquiries, delivering proactive media content, and collaborating with the Social Media Specialist to ensure stories reach diverse audiences. Key responsibilities include contributing to speech writing, media reporting, and issues management, as well as joining the on-call media roster, monitoring, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Media Engagement - Respond to reactive media enquiries, deliver proactive content, manage interviews, brief spokespeople, and develop collateral such as media releases, communication plans, and key messages.
* Speechwriting - Draft speeches for EA's Speakers Bureau in alignment with media content and policy priorities.
* Social Media - Create and post content that supports media activity, while providing backup to the Social Media Specialist when needed.
* Issues & Crisis Management - Support the Head of Media & External Communications in managing issues and crises as they arise.
* Reporting & Analysis - Use EA's media monitoring platform to deliver daily news updates, provide tailored reports, track emerging issues, and share insights with stakeholders.
About You
We're looking for a skilled communications professional with expertise in front-line media roles, advocacy, and political awareness. Strong writing skills, relationship building, and familiarity with media monitoring, analytics, and emerging trends are essential. Experience in creating compelling media releases, opinion pieces, and communication plans will be highly valued.
Career Growth Opportunities
Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that prioritizes employee growth and well-being. Enjoy competitive remuneration, salary packaging, generous paid leave options, and a hybrid working model ensuring work-life balance. Unlock career advancement opportunities, invest in your professional development, and contribute to shaping impactful stories that strengthen our reputation and advocacy for the profession.