National Media Manager, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Multiple locations

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

135000.00 - 158000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

National Media Manager role at CSIRO's Communication team for a 9-month period, responsible for leading media strategy, editorial direction, and integrating media, digital and social channels to maximize impact while overseeing a small team.

Job Responsibility:

Lead CSIRO's media/PR strategy and editorial direction
Integrate media, digital, and social channels to maximise impact
Oversee a small team to deliver compelling stories about CSIRO's science
Manage CSIRO's media and editorial calendar to align with one-CSIRO messaging
Coordinate timing for key audiences and distribute high-quality content across media and digital newsroom
Proactively develop issues management strategies including advice, stakeholder management, and timely responses to media
Keep abreast of national and international news to inform media strategies and identify proactive opportunities
Act as central liaison point for media outlets including training and rostering team members for out-of-hours responses

Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, communication or public relations or equivalent experience
Extensive experience driving media strategy for a large or complex organization, including deep understanding of issues and reputation management
Extensive experience in media liaison, alongside contemporary and integrated skill set across digital and social media and stakeholder management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including well-honed abilities in pitching, writing media releases and long-form journalism
Strong news sense and thorough understanding of the environment in which CSIRO operates
Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills, including influencing, coaching, building, motivating and supporting a high-performance team
Demonstrated experience using analysis and evaluation of media coverage to develop data-driven insights that inform media strategy
Extensive experience providing strategic advice and media training to spokespeople, including senior executives

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 13, 2025

Expiration:
November 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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National Media Manager

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Multiple locations

Category:Public Relations

Contract Type:Employment contract