Media Coordinator: Front-Row Storyteller for Two Pro Teams

JackJumpers; Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front-row game nights

Shape WNBL chapter

Contract to Apr 2027

Job summary

JackJumpers in Hobart is seeking a proactive media professional to own storytelling across two professional teams in the NBL and WNBL. You will coordinate media events, prepare players and staff, and act as the primary game-night contact for broadcasters.

Based at our High-Performance Centre, you will craft compelling releases, deliver timely social content, and pitch stories to lift the club and its partners. If you are passionate about accurate storytelling under pressure, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Clear, accurate writing with sharp editorial judgement.
• Calm and organised when game nights get busy.
• Sound news sense and hands-on social media skills.
• Trusted with sensitive information and handles it well.

Responsibilities

• Run one shared media calendar for both teams.
• Coordinate media conferences, training visits and post-game media.
• Prepare players, coaches and staff for interviews.
• Be the go-to game day contact for broadcast crews.
• Write releases and stories with an angle the media want to run.
• Deliver game night content to keep fans engaged.
• Pitch high-interest stories to lift the club and partners.

Skills

Writing & storytelling

Media relations

Social media

Project coordination

Job description

JackJumpers in Hobart is seeking a proactive media professional to own storytelling across two professional teams in the NBL and WNBL. You will coordinate media events, prepare players and staff, and act as the primary game-night contact for broadcasters.

Based at our High-Performance Centre, you will craft compelling releases, deliver timely social content, and pitch stories to lift the club and its partners. If you are passionate about accurate storytelling under pressure, this role is for you.