Senior Media & Communications Strategist — Hybrid

Benetas; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per ann

Career progression and internal growth

Recognition programs

Job summary

Benetas seeks a Senior Media and Communications Advisor to shape how we tell our story to media, employees and the communities we serve. This permanent role in Hawthorn East offers flexible, hybrid work.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will implement the organisation’s 12-month corporate communications strategy and lead executive profiling for Best Life 2030. You’ll craft internal and external plans, manage media opportunities and ensure clear, engaging writing for diverse

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, public relations or related field
• At least five years’ experience in communications or media relations
• Proven record of generating media coverage and responding to media enquiries
• Experience developing organisation-wide communication strategies to engage internal and external audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, executive communication experience, and ability to manage tight deadlines and complex ideas

Responsibilities

• Devising and implementing internal and external communication plans which support business and divisional objectives
• Managing proactive and reactive media opportunities and providing issues management support
• Leading executive profiling and corporate credentialling (including the Benetas Year in Review)
• Managing the narrative for our company strategy, Best Life 2030, with updates to stakeholders
• Using editorial, PR, media communications and internal channels to enhance reputation and growth

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Writing and editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations or related field

Job description

Benetas seeks a Senior Media and Communications Advisor to shape how we tell our story to media, employees and the communities we serve. This permanent role in Hawthorn East offers flexible, hybrid work.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will implement the organisation’s 12-month corporate communications strategy and lead executive profiling for Best Life 2030. You’ll craft internal and external plans, manage media opportunities and ensure clear, engaging writing for diverse