Media and PR Adviser

• Full time, fixed term for 12 months

• Coordinate media activities and campaigns for University research

• Base Salary $104,633 - $113,992 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Media and PR Strategic Adviser (Science), the Media and PR Adviser is responsible for promoting research, reputation and teaching in the Faculty of Science and University of Sydney Nano Institute. The role includes responding to media enquiries and coordinating other media activities and outreach. You will lead content creation while managing media relationships and overseeing daily monitoring and analysis of media activity in line with strategic objectives.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate media activities and campaigns, ensuring alignment with broader university objectives, and leveraging internal and external channels for maximum impact

• oversee the handling and prioritisation of media enquiries

• assist the Media and PR Advisers to repurpose and place stories on the relevant section of the University’s website including sourcing photos and video as relevant

• assist with the production and editing of impactful and easy-to-understand media releases, stories and other content based on often complex research, ensuring alignment with portfolio-specific strategies, media activities and campaigns

• actively manage and maintain relationships with relevant journalists in Australia and internationally to promote portfolio-specific objectives.

About you

• bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• a strong ability to deal with complex ideas in science and translate them to media-accessible stories

• experience in communication across all media types, integrated media and/or public relations campaigns

• demonstrated experience pitching to the media and obtaining coverage, with a strong understanding of how the news cycle works and how media and its audience is changing

• proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships with media and research academics

• highly developed written and oral communication skills with experience in writing reports

• relevant IT skills in online publishing, media distribution and engaging with relevant audience.

While the role will focus on Science (principally the Faculty of Science and Sydney Nano) the Media and Public Relations team at the University pitches in to assist all members in their work. From time to time, team managers might need to transfer the portfolio responsibilities of this position based on workload or business needs.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

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