Senior Media Advisor x2 | NSW Government

SB Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Government is recruiting two Senior Media Advisors to join the corporate division in Parramatta, NSW. The roles involve advising on media and communications strategies, drafting releases, and managing high-profile issues for state-wide initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Senior Media Advisors, you will coordinate content, manage risks, and maintain relationships with journalists and senior stakeholders. A strong government background and proven judgement are desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in media and/or journalism.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong media relations, issues management and reputational risk skills.
• Excellent writing, editing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience managing complex media matters across diverse outlets.
• Ability to deliver accurate, timely communications across competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate media content with the Media Manager and relevant experts.
• Identify and manage emerging media and reputational risks.
• Advise executives and teams on media and communications strategies.
• Draft media releases, statements and responses.
• Support campaigns, events and key initiatives with proactive media engagement.
• Prepare speeches, briefings and FAQs.
• Maintain relationships with journalists, Ministerial Offices and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis & issues management

Writing & editing

Proactive communications

Strategic communications

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Senior Media Advisor x2 | NSW Government

The Company…..
A well-respected NSW Government organisation is seeking two experienced Senior Media Advisors to join its high-profile corporate division. These roles offer the opportunity to support key state-wide initiatives while managing high-profile and contentious issues. Ideal candidates will bring strong government experience, sound media judgement and a proactive approach.

ASAP start through to 31 March 2027, based in Parramatta, with regional candidates considered.

The Job…..
Reporting to the Director, Senior Media Advisors will be responsible for:

• Coordinate media content with the Media Manager and relevant experts.
• Identify and manage emerging media and reputational risks.
• Advise executives and teams on media and communications strategies.
• Draft media releases, statements and responses.
• Support campaigns, events and key initiatives with proactive media engagement.
• Prepare speeches, briefings and FAQs.
• Maintain relationships with journalists, Ministerial Offices and senior stakeholders.

You…..
To succeed in these roles, you will have demonstrated experience in:

• 5+ years’ experience in media and/or journalism.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong media relations, issues management and reputational risk skills.
• Excellent writing, editing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience managing complex media matters across diverse outlets.
• Ability to deliver accurate, timely communications across competing priorities.