Corporate Publicist: Elevate Media & Stakeholder Stories

Ogilvy Australia Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

16 weeks parental leave

Leading AI tools

Inclusive culture

Career development

Extra time off

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and rewards

Referral bonuses

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Ogilvy Australia Pty is seeking an experienced Publicist to join our PR team on a 12-month contract, supporting a major corporate client. You will lead strategic communications, manage media relations, and develop compelling narratives that articulate project objectives.

You will liaise with journalists and stakeholders, craft messages, and drive coverage across business and mainstream media, contributing to campaigns in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with corporate brands or major projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong media relationships and ability to secure editorial outcomes.
• Proven PR or corporate communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, research and engage with relevant journalists, editors, producers and industry analysts across business, trade and mainstream media.
• Develop and deliver tailored media strategies and pitches, secure interview opportunities, and manage media liaison for project spokespeople.
• Build and maintain strong, credible relationships with key media contacts relevant to corporate affairs, infrastructure, and the broader business landscape.
• Monitor media landscapes to identify trends, opportunities and potential risks for project reputation and stakeholder engagement.
• Draft high-quality, impactful content including media releases, media alerts, thought leadership articles, op-eds, executive biographies, Q&As, speaking notes and stakeholder communications materials.
• Translate complex technical, operational and corporate information into clear, concise and compelling narratives.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Ogilvy Australia Pty is seeking an experienced Publicist to join our PR team on a 12-month contract, supporting a major corporate client. You will lead strategic communications, manage media relations, and develop compelling narratives that articulate project objectives.

You will liaise with journalists and stakeholders, craft messages, and drive coverage across business and mainstream media, contributing to campaigns in complex environments.