Media Officer - Canberra, Australia - Capital Recruit

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Canberra, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

12 month non-ongoing opportunity with the strong view to be permanent

Permanent and temporary S26 transfers available
Excellent exposure to a wide range areas, senior executive and ministers' offi

The Opportunity
This is a new opportunity to join a fun, hardworking and busy media team. You will work with media professionals to create engaging, relevant and at times complex media releases and communications materials.

This is a great opportunity to join a large, key Government department.

You will have the opportunity to gain exposure in the wider communications branch and future moves into a broader communications role will be encouraged and supported, if desired.

Key duties will include:

Field incoming media enquiries and work with key staff to develop appropriate responses, including arranging media interviews.
Prepare media alerts and media releases as required.
Provide material to the media as required, including photographs, film and background information.
Manage visiting media onsite, including documentary crews.
With support from the Media Relations Manager, coordinate PRsupported events and partnerships.
Monitor and report on media coverage.

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Skills and Experience required:Previous experience in a media position, in either the Government or private sector is essential.

A degree or diploma, or post graduate diploma from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas qualification, with a major in journalism, public relations or communications is desirable.

To be considered for this opportunity you must be a current Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance, if not already held.

To Apply:

Submit a simple word version of your resume along with a cover letter that will support your claims for this opportunity.

For a confidential discussion feel free to reach out to Tanisha Hine on