Media Manager, Australia

About the role

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is seeking an experienced Media Manager for its Australia office. The role leads media relations, turning IEEFA's evidence-based research into earned media coverage with journalists, government officials, financial decision-makers and partners. It reports to the Director of Communications with support from the Communications Assistant and is described as a relationship-driven, remote position.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor energy and finance news and events to spot opportunities for analyst response and organisational communication
• Respond to media requests and build relationships with journalists to raise the profile of IEEFA's analysts
• Pitch and secure publication of IEEFA content in tier-one press, trade and specialist publications locally and internationally
• Co-write and pitch media releases, prepare media kits and background briefings
• Organise media briefings, interviews and webinars around report launches and live issues
• Send media releases to ministers and politicians and build relationships with press offices
• Deliver media training and key-message development to analysts, and advise on media and PR management
• Support the Director of Communications and CEO on government relations, reputation management and crisis communications
• Work with partner organisations and the IEEFA Global Communications Team on media strategy, track coverage metrics and pitch presentations to analysts

Required profile

• 4-7 years of experience in media, public relations or communications
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Understanding of Australia's energy sector and related policy issues
• Knowledge of public and media relations practices and guidelines
• Established network of media contacts; energy and financial media relationships highly favourable
• Ability to write press releases, pitches and key messages on complex, technical topics
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and sound political judgement

What we offer

• Remuneration of A$95,000 - 115,000 base plus superannuation
• Annual leave growing to 6 weeks after 2 years, personal/carer's leave, long service leave after 5 years and paid parental leave
• Professional development allowance, employee assistance program, home office and co-working space stipends, monthly mobile phone allowance and technology equipment
• Full-time, 5 days a week with occasional evening or weekend work; some travel required

Applicants submit a resume and cover letter; applications close when the position is filled.