Senior Media Officer

Posted 10 April 2025
Location Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra
Job type Contract
Duration 12 months
Reference3904783

Job description

12-month initial contract | Brisbane, Canberra or Sydney location | great flexible working options
  
THE OPPORTUNITY
  
We are seeking an experienced Senior Media Officer to work within a federal government agency, developing and implementing strategic media and communications materials to support their activities, products and strategic narrative.
  
Key skills & experience

  • Developing and executing effective media and communication strategies

  • Crafting narratives and positive media stories

  • Managing multiple priorities while working effectively under pressure in a changing environment

  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders

  • Generating strategic content for various internal and external channels and stakeholders

  • Establishing transparent communication processes

  • Analysing, evaluating and reporting media engagement metrics

  • Working collaboratively within a small team of specialists

  
Essential criteria

  • Degree in Journalism, Media and Communications/Marketing or another relevant field

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the media sector (media relations, journalism or external communications)

  • A detailed understanding of the current media landscape

  • Outstanding organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

  • An excellent work ethic, with the ability to self-manage and progress tasks independently

  
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen to be considered for this opportunity.
  
This is a contract opportunity for an initial 12-month period, with the potential for further extensions, and can be based in Brisbane, Canberra or Sydney, with great flexible hybrid working options (1-2 days per week in the office).
  
NEXT STEPS
  
If you think this could be the right role for you APPLY TODAY or for further information, please contact Lindsey on lindsey@pinpointtalent.com.au