Media Advisor

About the client:
 
Our government client is seeking an experienced Media Advisor to join them on a temporary basis. This role offers the chance to work at the heart of a government service, shaping how they communicate with the community and stakeholders during a dynamic period of growth and change.
 
 
About the role:

• Develop and execute media strategies that build public engagement
• Manage media relations, including press releases, media briefings, and stakeholder communications
• Organise and contribute to management of media events to promote projects and support announcements.
• Integrate use of social media in the release of information to the media and community.
• Perform media monitoring and reporting tasks.
• Maintain contemporary media awareness, connections and skills
• Work with the business to provide advice on management strategies

About you:

• You will have proven experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications
• You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear messaging to all stakeholders and the community
• You will have experience managing media inquiries and developing media strategies in a fast-paced environment
• You will have previous experience working in media or PR within a Government entity (local, state or Federal), Stat Body or Government Owned Corporation
• You will have strong IT skills and will have previous experience working with media monitoring tools and digital communication platforms

Required Qualifications:

• You will have either a Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• You will hold either Professional qualification in Public Relations or Communications (e.g. PRIA membership or equivalent)

Benefits:

• ASAP start
• Temporary casual assignment for 6 months
• Full-time hours Monday to Friday
• Adelaide location
• $63.96 per hour + super

 
Please note the successful candidate must hold full working rights in Australia and will be required to complete a national police check.