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Queensland Senator Penny Allman-Payne is seeking expressions of interest for a full-time Media and Communications Advisor role based in Brisbane.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you would be required to travel to Canberra, within Queensland and interstate to provide media support to the Senator during sitting weeks, budget estimates and other parliamentary business.
The key duties of the position are, but are not limited to:
- Provide media and messaging advice, strategy and implementation.
- Liaise with media (field requests, develop and manage relationships with journalists, producers etc), including Press Gallery and national contacts, Queensland media and regional media on all Queensland travel.
- Proactively develop stories and pitches to a wide variety of media in print, online and broadcast.
- Write and distribute media releases, statements, media packs, and opinion articles.
- Proactively monitor news coverage and social media discourse to identify and respond to emerging issues, media trends, and potential opportunities or risks.
- Prepare, develop and manage media events such as media conferences and joint media events, and brief the Senator as required.
- Produce social media content in consultation with the Senator and with assistance from relevant members of the team.
The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience:
- Experience in media relations, strategic communications, or journalism, preferably within a political or advocacy setting.
- Strong understanding of the Australian political system, the political and media landscape and the issues shaping the national debate.
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills, including flexibility and ability to meet tight deadlines and evolving priorities as part of a small team.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated capacity to comprehend complex issues, think strategically and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Experience in developing and implementing media strategies and proactive media.
- Excellent writing skills, including writing for media audiences. Examples encouraged.
- Social media video production and editing skills and an ability to quickly learn new applications.
- An ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- An ability to work some irregular hours and to travel as required.
- An understanding of and commitment to Australian Greens values and policies.
Expressions of interest should be sent to eoi@pennyallmanpayne.com and include a short covering letter addressing your interest in the role and your key skills and experience, a CV and any relevant samples of work.
For further information please contact Guy Mosel, 07 4972 0380 or contact@pennyallmanpayne.com.