Media & Communications Manager

About the role

A growing, purpose-led national organisation is looking for a media and communications manager in Sydney. The role goes beyond responding to enquiries: you will identify stories, develop proactive media strategies, advise senior leaders and turn complex programmes, data and policy into clear narratives. It is a permanent, full-time position with an ASAP start, hybrid working and a remuneration package of $140,400 including super.

Key responsibilities

• Lead proactive and reactive media engagement across a major organisational portfolio
• Develop media strategies around key milestones, priorities and emerging issues
• Write media releases, statements, briefing notes, key messages and interview materials
• Manage journalist enquiries from request through to approved response and build trusted relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Identify proactive story opportunities and monitor coverage, advising on reputational risks and opportunities
• Prepare senior leaders and spokespeople for interviews and public commentary
• Translate complex programmes, data and policy into plain-English narratives and coordinate consistent messaging across internal teams

Required profile

• 5+ years' experience in media, communications or public affairs
• Strong media relations experience with demonstrated journalist engagement
• Experience in government, financial services, property, infrastructure, regulated industry or major corporate sectors is highly regarded
• Existing media relationships are advantageous

Required skills

• Exceptional writing skills and ability to deliver polished material at speed
• Strong news judgement and understanding of media cycles
• Proactive, story-driven approach and confidence advising senior stakeholders on sensitive issues
• Resilience and composure in high-pressure, high-scrutiny environments

What we offer

• Hybrid working with WFH flexibility
• $500 annual wellbeing benefit after probation
• Gifted leave days during the Christmas/New Year shutdown, extra annual leave and the option to swap public holidays
• Five days of special leave annually, subject to criteria
• EAP, income protection and paid parental leave benefits subject to eligibility