Strategic Media & Communications Lead – Hybrid, 35h Week

Camden Council; Camden; Hybrid; AUD 105.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health program

Free parking

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

Gym membership

Zusammenfassung

Camden Council invites applications for the Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications to lead the council's media strategy, influence key messages, and provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders. You will identify emerging issues, shape narratives, and manage high-profile media enquiries.

The role requires experience in media relations, issues management, and stakeholder communications, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and guide a team while collaborating

Qualifikationen

• Experience in writing for government, executive or similar media and communications
• Highly developed written, verbal and analytical skills, including ability to write engaging media releases, speeches and media briefing notes that are relevant, timely, accurate and have a high impact
• Extensive experience in dealing with the media and preparing responses on behalf of people on various levels in the organisation
• Ability to research and analyse issues promptly and provide appropriate and innovative media andcommunications advice and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from all levels of community, businessand government
• Ability to produce work of a high quality within established timeframes, under immense pressure todeliver actions and projects and with minimal supervision
• Proven understanding of government processes, with an established network of media contacts
• Willingness to showflexibility in work hours to meet urgent needs of the organisation and themedia including after hours, weekends and public holidays when required
• Ability to operate in a team environment both as a leader and participant
• Demonstrated ability toapply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity atall times
• Knowledge of government protocol, policies andprocedures
• Understanding of the Local Government Act
• Experience with photography and videography includingediting software – preferably Adobe products
• Ability to comfortably attend public functions,launches and announcements and represent Council to a high standard.

Aufgaben

• Drive Council’s media strategy and influence key messages
• Provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders
• Identify emerging issues and shape compelling narratives
• Manage complex media enquiries and protect Council's reputation

Kenntnisse

Media relations

Strategic communications

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photo/Video editing

Jobbeschreibung

Camden Council invites applications for the Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications to lead the council's media strategy, influence key messages, and provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders. You will identify emerging issues, shape narratives, and manage high-profile media enquiries.

The role requires experience in media relations, issues management, and stakeholder communications, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and guide a team while collaborating