Communications Media Advisor
Communications Media Advisor
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Job Description
Mdecins Sans Frontires/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by conflict epidemics disasters or exclusion from healthcare. MSFs actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality independence and neutrality.
Benefits of working with MSFA
Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
Assistance Program
Meditation wellness classes
Monthly afternoons off! And
The opportunity to contribute to MSFs medical humanitarian purpose
Responsibilitiesof your role
Reporting to the Media & PR Manager this 3 month contract will join a dynamic team and coordinate the implementation of the media relations program for MSF in Australia and New Zealand.
With the overall objective of increasing the visibility of MSFs medical and humanitarian actions and advocate for the needs of our patients. This accountable role will focus on:
Follow up key ongoing stories as specified by the Media & PR Manager
Pitch stories of interest to Australian and New Zealand media using Meltwater (or email for more targeted pitches)
Brief MSFA spokespeople ahead of interviews
Respond to reactive enquiries from journalists
Liaise with MSF HQ and field comms staff to facilitate interview requests
Monitor MSF Australias media coverage and produce media reports as required
Share key media successes through MSF internal comms platforms
Suggest media stories for promotion through MSF Australias social media accounts
Provide other editorial and communications support as needed which may include writing and editing content and drafting social media content
Brief and debrief outgoing/incoming field workers
Support the community engagement portfolio as needed
What you will bring
As an established communications professional you are recognised for your integrity your ability to critically assess engagement risks and have a talent for identifying opportunities to enhance media visibility.
Given the short term nature you will be able to hit the ground running and ideally can demonstrate:
Tertiary qualifications in communications
At least five years of experience in media relations strategic communications public relations journalism or a related field preferably within nonprofits
Demonstrated strong knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand media landscape including relevant media contacts
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including experience with writing and editing press releases opinion pieces and press releases.
Applications
Select the Apply button and upload your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.
For more information contact the MSFA Talent Acquisition team with any questions via
At MSF Australia we believe the following five values form the foundations of our culture Transparency Respect Understanding of Diversity Stepping In and CollaboraTion.
We value T.R.U.S.T as an essential element to how we operate and believe that these organisation values flow from this trust that we build.
MSF Australia (MSFA) is committed to developing diversity equity and inclusion in our workplace and fostering a culture of belonging for all our staff. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better achieve our social mission of providing aid without agenda. We strongly encourage First Nations peoples people from LGBTQIA communities people from diverse cultures and language groups and people who live with a disability to apply. We invite all requests for a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process if this will support your application. For more information call or email MSFA Human Resources on
MSF Australia has a Child Protection Policy and COVID19 vaccination policy in place all employees are required to comply with these policies.
In support of the Child Protection Policy a criminal background check will be required during therecruitment process for selected candidates. A criminal record will not automatically preclude anyone from the position they have been selected for.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Gig
