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Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA – take a look on the inside and you'll discover that life with us is more than just a job – it's your chance to make a difference together.
Job Description
Utilise your expertise in media relations, proactive PR campaigns and strong stakeholder relationships
Unique opportunity to manage and execute the campaign strategy and media opportunities for one of Australia's most well-known brands dealing with a raft of policy-related topics!
Join one of Australia's most recognised media teams with a united purpose to influence the news cycle and help people explore and make a positive impact across communities
What You'll Do
We currently have a 12-month parental leave cover contract for an experienced
Media Advisor
to join our Media and Corporate Affairs team to manage the NRMA's relations with key media, manage reactive media enquiries, devise and execute large public relations campaigns that focus on major policy initiatives and provide strategic support and advice to the NRMA Board and management.
Reporting to the Head of Media, this role is based from our Sydney CBD office.
There is a requirement that you
must
have the flexibility to travel statewide as issues arise and at short notice, as well as the ability to meet strict deadlines to deliver media communications, manage events and initiatives.
This role requires 24/7 availability to handle unscheduled media coverage.
Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Execute NRMA's broad campaign strategy and generate extensive media coverage for NRMA's advocacy, with a focus on regional, industry and metropolitan media
Identify and execute proactive and reactive media opportunities for NRMA's advocacy issues
Provide executive communications support through speech writing and feature writing for internal and external publications
React and respond to external media interest by devising key messages and brief spokespeople in order to maintain and enhance positive brand values
Build and maintain effective relationships with key media for the purpose of generating positive media coverage for NRMA
Advise NRMA Business managers on media communications issues by attending briefing and planning sessions, researching and drafting materials, providing editorial support and developing communications strategies
Provide extra support to the Media Team to execute advocacy and corporate communications goals when necessary.
What You'll Bring
Tertiary qualifications in communication and/or equivalent relevant experience
5+ years' proven experience in print & media, corporate affairs and politics
Demonstrated success in an organisational communications role, ideally within a large and complex organisation experiencing significant change
Proven editorial experience of media communications
Proven experience of managing multiple stakeholders concurrently on a range of issues
Experience of managing competing interests simultaneously
Project management and time management skills
Proven ability to deliver expert recommendations and successful media strategies
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels in business
Proven effective strategic analysis, planning and advisory skills, combined with creative problem-solving skills, for delivering successful strategies, solutions and expert recommendations ( desirable not essential )
What's in it for you?
At the NRMA we aren't just about discounts (although you do get these).
We know everyone leads unique lives, and it's about those things that add up to make life both at work and outside of work just right for you.
Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
Travel discounts on car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel
Opens the door to potential other opportunities across the NRMA
At the NRMA inclusion and diversity are part of our DNA.
Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees.
It fuels our innovation, promotes flexible ways of working and connects us closer to our members and the communities we serve.
We made the 2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work List
Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
Awarded 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer
Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies.
The NRMA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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