27 Nov
Wirrigan Group
Sydney
As a Senior Media Officer, you will play a central role in managing media relations, monitoring emerging issues, and delivering high-quality communications materials. You will work closely with leadership, subject-matter experts, and internal teams to ensure our messaging is consistent, clear, and aligned with organisational priorities.
Your responsibilities:
- Monitor news coverage, social media conversations, and emerging issues, providing daily media summaries and insights for leadership.
- Develop high-quality content including press releases, media statements, Q&As;, talking points, event briefs, and reactive statements.
- Act as a primary contact for journalists, managing enquiries, coordinating quotes from leadership, and proactively pitching stories.
- Build and maintain solid relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets to support effective media engagement.
- Plan and deliver press conferences, interviews, announcements, and launches, including logistics oversight and executive interview preparation.
- Collaborate with marketing, social media,
and policy teams to align messaging while monitoring risks and escalating emerging issues.
Your skills:
- Demonstrated experience in media, journalism, communications, or public affairs, ideally within government or the public sector.
- Proven capability in crisis and issues management, including handling high-volume media releases and enquiries.
- Experience managing media at events such as press conferences, launches, and major announcements.
- Relevant qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Media, or related disciplines (Graduate Certificate, Diploma, or Master’s).
- Strong writing, editing, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Able to remain calm under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with a strong work ethic.
- A current driver’s licence preferred
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📌 Senior Media Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Wirrigan Group
📍 Sydney
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