Media Advisor, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Canberra

Category:
Media

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

96000.00 - 109000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Media Advisor to play a critical role in amplifying CSIRO’s science and impact through earned and owned media. As the Media Advisor, you will manage CSIRO’s Media Centre and triage incoming media requests to the dedicated media line and inbox. You will help to identify storytelling opportunities, devise and deliver PR/media strategies, nurture strategic media relationships, pitch stories, and assist in effective issues management.

Job Responsibility:

Acting as the central liaison point for media outlets
Uploading media releases to CSIRO’s website, distributing releases via news wires and other platforms
Working with Communications and other stakeholders to identify story opportunities, developing and executing multi-platform media campaigns
Supporting communication peers across research units with pitching media stories
Identifying storytelling opportunities
writing and providing input into media releases, owned articles, social and digital media, videos and multimedia content

Requirements:

A relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, communication or public relations or equivalent experience within large or complex organisations
Demonstrated experience devising and delivering PR/integrated communication campaigns that have cut-through and achieve objectives with target audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with well-honed abilities in pitching to media, writing media releases, sub-editing and editing for a wide range of audiences and channels
Experience in public relations, alongside a contemporary and integrated skill set across digital and social media and stakeholder management
Strong digital skills (including experience in publishing to websites through a Content Management System), and confidence to learn new digital platforms
Demonstrated experience using data-driven insights to inform a success communications strategy
An understanding of the media and stakeholder environment in which CSIRO operates, and a strong news sense
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to turn around work within tight timeframes

What we offer:

up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 30, 2025

Expiration:
May 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Media Advisor

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Canberra

Category:Media

Contract Type:Employment contract