Media/StigmaWatch Coordinator

About the role

SANE’s Media/StigmaWatch Coordinator will work under the direction of the Senior Media & Public Relations Advisor and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the SANE StigmaWatch program. Funded by the Australian Government’s National Suicide Prevention Program in partnership with Mindframe National Media Initiative, StigmaWatch (www.sane.org/stigmawatch) promotes the responsible reporting of mental illness and suicide in the Australian media. Anyone can alert StigmaWatch to inappropriate media coverage of these issues and if the media item is found to breach national media reporting guidelines, StigmaWatch will contact the media outlet involved with constructive feedback and advice.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Respond to StigmaWatch reports and provide media professionals with constructive feedback and advice within 48 business hours Develop StigmaWatch social media plan and content Develop, write and disseminate regular StigmaWatch bulletins Create StigmaWatch content for website (www.sane.org/stigmawatch) Keep StigmaWatch report log up to date Assist with government StigmaWatch activity and progress reports Respond to media enquiries, including setting up media interviews with key SANE spokespeople Develop key messages for media interviews Assist with identifying media and promotional opportunities for SANE staff and speakers Develop content for various communication channels including media releases, statements, opinion pieces, speeches, social media and promotional copy Assist with the coordination of media or stigma reduction events and campaigns Assist with media briefings, training and support for SANE staff, people with lived experience of mental illness and carers

Benefits and perks

In addition to working for an important cause, you will be supported by a team of professional colleagues in a fun, diverse and dynamic work environment. We can accommodate flexible hours for the right candidate (preferably 23.25 hours across 3 or 4 days) and offer tax effective-salary packaging options – including school fees, entertainment card etc. We are close to public transport, easy on-street parking and all the benefits of the South Melbourne Market are a short walk away. In addition to annual leave, we offer one weeks’ Reflection Leave (or pro rata) on an annual, non-accumulating basis.