Strategic Media Lead — Drive Public Impact (Hybrid)

Oxfam Australia; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 118.000 - 144.000; Tempo pieno

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Salary packaging up to $18,450 (not‑to

Flexible work arrangements

Superannuation matching

Descrizione del lavoro

Oxfam Australia is seeking a Media Lead to drive our media strategy and operations, enhancing our public profile and amplifying our voice on priority issues. You will lead proactive and reactive media engagement, provide strategic advice to senior leaders, and manage relationships with journalists and media outlets from Melbourne or Sydney in a hybrid setup.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Public Engagement and requires a proactive, collaborative approach aligned with Oxfam’s

Competenze

• Demonstrated experience in media relations, strategic communications and delivering successful media campaigns.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with a commitment to Oxfam Australia’s values and purpose.
• Experience in strategic planning, budget management and supporting staff to achieve organisational objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong influencing, negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.
• Established relationships with Australian media outlets and journalists, with the ability to identify and maximise media opportunities.
• Proven ability to provide strategic media advice and guidance to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of crisis communications, reputation management and responding effectively to emerging media issues.
• Extensive knowledge of the Australian media landscape gained through working as a media/public relations professional or journalist.
• Ability to synthesize complex information to develop clear, evidence-based media and communications strategies.
• Experience assessing and advising on reputation risk and developing mitigation strategies.
• Keep across the trends that affect the industry and drive an insights-led approach towards developing media strategies.

Mansioni

• Develop and oversee Oxfam Australia’s annual media strategy to strengthen our public presence and amplify our impact.
• Plan and coordinate proactive and reactive media activities that align with Oxfam’s strategic priorities.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on media engagement, reputation management and emerging issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets to maximise coverage and influence.
• Support and nurture the work of the Media Advisor in relation to new media partners.
• Manage media responses during critical incidents, ensuring clear, timely and consistent communication.
• Oversee the media function, including supporting and developing staff who report to the Media Lead, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Media relations

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Media strategy

Descrizione del lavoro

Oxfam Australia is seeking a Media Lead to drive our media strategy and operations, enhancing our public profile and amplifying our voice on priority issues. You will lead proactive and reactive media engagement, provide strategic advice to senior leaders, and manage relationships with journalists and media outlets from Melbourne or Sydney in a hybrid setup.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Public Engagement and requires a proactive, collaborative approach aligned with Oxfam’s