Media Relations Assistant | Learn PR & Communications

Lifeline Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Beautiful office facilities

Job summary

Lifeline Australia is seeking a Media Relations Assistant to work with the Head of Media and Communications, gaining hands-on exposure to media engagement, reputation management, issues monitoring and strategic communications. Ideal for a graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in media, communications or public relations.

This is a full-time permanent role, offering learning and development opportunities within Lifeline Australia, a national suicide prevention charity

Qualifications

• Degree or near-degree in communications or related field.
• Experience in media, public relations or communications environments.
• Familiarity with Australian media landscape.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Attention to detail and ethical awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of media activities.
• Prepare media briefings and talking points.
• Draft press releases and background materials.
• Coordinate interview logistics and approvals.
• Maintain media contact records and monitoring reports.
• Monitor traditional, digital and social media for Lifeline.
• Summarise monitoring findings and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Research media outlets and developing issues.
• Assist with reactive comments and background information.
• Collaborate to ensure messaging aligns with Lifeline values.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion & ethics

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications/journalism/media studies

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Content management systems

Job description

Lifeline Australia is seeking a Media Relations Assistant to work with the Head of Media and Communications, gaining hands-on exposure to media engagement, reputation management, issues monitoring and strategic communications. Ideal for a graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in media, communications or public relations.

This is a full-time permanent role, offering learning and development opportunities within Lifeline Australia, a national suicide prevention charity