Senior Campaigns Manager — Media & Advocacy

Essential Media Communications; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Training budget

Enterprise Agreement

Job summary

Essential Media Communications in Melbourne seeks a Campaigns Manager to lead multiple client campaigns across media, digital and advocacy. You will be the primary point of contact, coordinate with teams, manage deadlines and budgets, and help drive social and political change for progressive clients.

Ideal candidates have at least four years in strategic communications, strong writing skills, deep understanding of Australian media and politics, and proven ability to deliver positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience in strategic communications.
• Proven success in communications with positive outcomes.
• Experience with the Australian media and political landscape.
• Strong understanding of online campaigns and analytics.
• Exceptional writing across audiences and channels.
• Existing relationships with media, NGOs, or unions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead client campaigns and manage multiple projects.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure on-time delivery and budget control.
• Develop and implement media relations strategies across channels.
• Support business development and contribute to client objectives.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Project management

Strong writing

Australian political landscape

Campaign coordination

Job description

Essential Media Communications in Melbourne seeks a Campaigns Manager to lead multiple client campaigns across media, digital and advocacy. You will be the primary point of contact, coordinate with teams, manage deadlines and budgets, and help drive social and political change for progressive clients.

Ideal candidates have at least four years in strategic communications, strong writing skills, deep understanding of Australian media and politics, and proven ability to deliver positive outcomes.