Career Opportunities: Senior Manager Media Relations (1018461)Requisition ID 1018461 - Posted - Brand & Marketing - NSW - Fixed-term Full-time - Marketing & Communications Key role within the Woolworths Group's Public and Media Relations Practice12 month parental leave coverSydney based role with flexible workingThe Opportunity This 12 month contract represents a unique opportunity for an experienced media and corporate affairs professional with at least 8-10 years of experience to work across a broad portfolio of business and Group initiatives at Australia's largest retailer.
This role is a key contributor to the Group's media response across a range of high-profile announcements and media engagements, including in areas of sustainability, agriculture, supplier relations, regulatory affairs and commercial.
It provides strategic counsel to key stakeholders across the Group, supports the Head of Media Relations and Director of Group Brand and Marketing, and assists with oversight of day-to-day media enquiries managed by the team.
What you'll do Become a trusted partner to senior leaders - providing strategic communications advice and outstanding tactical delivery on short and long term challenges and opportunities with a focus on media relations.Foster open, responsive and transparent relationships with media on proactive announcements to deliver positive earned outcomes.Be a trusted support to the Head of Media and Public Relations and Director of Group Brand and Marketing providing insights and advice to support the delivery of plans for the wider business.Collaborate with Government Relations, Internal Communications and Supplier Relations to ensure alignment of media activity and consistency of messaging with external and internal stakeholders.What you'll bring Extensive experience in Media Relations/Corporate Affairs.Experience working in a high-demanding in-house media press office, with ongoing shifting priorities.Experience responding to issues and crisis situations.Pitching and securing positive media coverage.Developing short, medium and long-term strategic communications plans in support of business initiatives or in response to issues.We are Woolworths Group 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realizing our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow.
We recognize the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.
As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
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