Emergency services seek experienced Media and Communications Advisors to manage and deliver content and strategic communications advice
Media and Communications Advisor opportunities
- $60-$70 per hour plus superannuation
- Full-time, 3 month contracts. Immediate start
- Melbourne CBD location
Your new role
Statutory Authority seeks experienced Communications and Media Advisors for full-time, 3 month contracts based in Melbourne CBD. As a Communications and Media Advisor, you will manage and deliver content and strategic communications advice across various channels to inform and increase engagement.
The position requires a keen eye for detail, ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects, and be a confident communicator.
Key responsibilities
- use communications generalist skills to deliver a diverse range of communications tasks.
- draft media releases, news stories, social media posts, leadership emails, newsletters, video scripts, presentations, briefs, speeches and talking points for various channels and audiences.
- provide strategic and tactical communications advice, and develop strategies in line with FRV direction. Develop plans to deliver communication activities and projects.
- engage with stakeholders, coordinate, obtain required approvals and facilitate delivery of communications content to timelines.
- manage media response during business hours and on-call after hours on a shared rotating shift basis. Attend media opportunities and deploy to incidents to provide media support as directed.
- manage development and publishing of corporate communication assets in both print and digital (SharePoint and Drupal) formats.
Attributes and Skills
- 3+ years' experience in a Corporate Communications or Stakeholder Engagement role.
- Demonstrable experience in producing high quality communications collateral i.e. promotions, digital campaigns, media releases, briefings.
- Knowledge of current social media and digital communication tools, rules, processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated track record of strong project management/ publications delivery, engaging stakeholders and achieving desired outcomes.
- Experience working as a team member on long-term major community-based programs including development of key partner relationships desirable.
- Exceptional time management skills, managing multiple and competing priorities.
- High competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary Communications qualification or related field
- A current Drivers Licence will be required
What you need to do now
Click "APPLY NOW" forwarding a copy of your resume and cover letter highlighting your communications and media experience and skills, your government and/or emergency management experience, and your suitability for the role. Alternatively, please contact Edgardo Robinson on 03 7065 1820 quoting Ref No. 227186.
