Senior Media Officer Role
About the Position
As a Senior Media Officer, you will be responsible for working strategically to promote the Scheme and the work of the Agency. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop comprehensive media packages for various platforms and create compelling media pitches.
This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage workload effectively, and previous experience dealing with the press and media. You will also have the opportunity to work autonomously as well as part of a small team.
* Working strategically to seek opportunities to promote the Scheme and the work of the Agency.
* Contributing to a strategic and nationally consistent approach for the Agency and supporting media and communications approaches that leverage best practice.
* Collaborating with the Agency subject matter experts to develop comprehensive media packages for TV, online, print, radio, and social platforms.
* Creating and delivering compelling media pitches.
* Producing and contributing to media and other communications products including media releases and talking points.
* Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop media plans to support announcements and media opportunities.
* Contributing to strategies to improve channels and platforms including the Agency website, Ministerial and Executive briefings, event materials, and social media.
* Supporting the monitoring and identification of potential media risks.
* Utilizing reporting metrics to review the impact of media and communications approaches, identifying areas for improvement.
* Managing and responding to media enquiries and working within an after-hours rotational on-call media roster.
* Supporting the delivery of media engagement and communication activities.
* Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to support the promotion of the Scheme and the work of the Agency.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Previous experience with writing for a full range of platforms and audiences.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Competent working in a fast-moving environment and able to manage your workload to meet deadlines.
* Previous experience dealing with the press and media.
* Extensive experience of media pitching, including packaging and pitching.
* Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a small team.
Benefits
This is a 12-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension. The hourly rate is $60.26 + super. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, and the role is available in VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA, and ACT locations.
Others
The successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.
Chandler Macleod is committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse people, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.