Hybrid Senior Media & Issues Strategist

Telstra; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Senior Media & Issues Specialist to lead media liaison, develop strategic media plans and manage issues for campaigns and corporate announcements. The role partners with campaigns, Owned Editorial and Social Media teams to ensure integrated, on-brand media activity.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term secondment reporting to the Head of External Channels & Media and can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Strong media relations experience in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications or journalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead media liaison activity, including proactive pitching and responding to media enquiries.
• Develop and deliver media plans that support campaigns, major announcements and issues management.
• Partner with Campaigns, Owned Editorial and Social Media teams to ensure media activity is integrated across channels.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of Telstra’s media engagement strategy.
• Create high-quality media materials, including releases, statements and key messages.
• Manage day-to-day media enquiries and related issues promptly and effectively.
• Conduct media training for relevant executives and support leaders in engaging with media.
• Act as a Telstra spokesperson where appropriate.
• Develop relationships across digital, broadcast and print media.
• Manage media issues of varying complexity, including social and employee channels.
• Provide strategic media advice to the Communications Senior Leadership Team and Executives.
• Build internal stakeholder relationships and trusted relationships with national media.
• Conduct research, reporting and analysis to share insights on media performance.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communication

Stakeholder management

Writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism

Job description

Telstra is seeking a Senior Media & Issues Specialist to lead media liaison, develop strategic media plans and manage issues for campaigns and corporate announcements. The role partners with campaigns, Owned Editorial and Social Media teams to ensure integrated, on-brand media activity.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term secondment reporting to the Head of External Channels & Media and can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.