Organisation : Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Community Support Services, Families, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $79,934.40-$89,814.00
Application closing date : 15 Nov, 2019
About the organisation
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) is a not-for-profit peak body for child and family service organisations in Victoria. We advocate for children, young people and families and provide training, research and networking opportunities to the sector. We focus on the voices of young people in foster, kinship and residential care in Victoria.
The Centre is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, and to the health, wellbeing and cultural safety of our staff. We encourage applicants of any background, culture, gender, and experience to apply – we don’t discriminate. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the role
Position Summary
The newly created Media & Communications Adviser role will lead and craft proactive and responsive media coverage for the Centre as well as its campaigns and projects. You will be responsible for planning, pitching and managing media opportunities across print, radio, television and digital news. The Media & Communications Adviser will be integral to creating and leading the Centre’s media strategy for both internal and external media and communications. At the heart of this role is generating media leads that impact and involve children, young people and families.
You will also have oversight of our social media platforms to monitor emerging stories, campaigns and breaking news along with the Digital Communications Officer.
The successful applicant will have experience in media and journalism, with an established network of contacts in print, radio, TV and digital news outlets.
- Reports to: Executive Manager, Strategic Projects
Key Accountabilities
Media Relations
- Plan, pitch and manage media opportunities
- Manage incoming media requests according to organisational values and strategy
- Establish strategic messaging and media goals for the Centre’s core brand
- Plan and deliver media campaigns for specific Centre projects
- Prepare media releases and statements on behalf of the organisation
- Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets
- Comprehensively brief spokespeople and provide media support and training where necessary
Communications & social media
- Work with the Digital Communications Officer to develop content and digital campaigns
- Write speeches and talking points for the CEO for events, forums and media opportunities
- Provide support to Digital Communications Officer with day-to-day social media management and EDMs
- Provide communications support at and in the lead-up to events, including social media coverage
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role you should have:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a journalism role or similar media officer/adviser position
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the news cycle and generating media leads
- Competence in social media management
Experience (desired)
- Experience working with NFPs or community organisations is a bonus.
- Previous experience with social media.
- Working in a small team.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Media management
- High level of proficiency creating content for and managing Facebook and Twitter
- Proficient creating digital content: text, images, video
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Ability to forward plan, schedule and manage priorities
- Ability to manage expectations and work well with different teams and stakeholders, and ability to work well autonomously
What we can offer you:
- A flexible and supportive work environment in the heart of the city
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Engaging work with purpose
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Media and Communications Adviser via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Youth_and_Young_People
