Senior Advisor Media and Communications

New York, USA (On-site)

$124K/yr – $133K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media strategy and reactive media handling for multiple Mater entities, turning health stories into strategic exposure.

  • Own media activity across Mater Health, Research, Foundation and Education.
  • Support the Director in identifying media issues and advising stakeholders.
  • Develop proactive opportunities to showcase Mater’s services and people.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Working with the Media and Communications leadership team to support Mater’s strategic objectives.
  • Taking a leading role in Mater’s media activity across Mater Health, Mater Research, Mater Foundation and Mater Education.
  • Supporting the Director Communications and Media in identifying media issues, responding to media inquiries and providing strategic advice to key stakeholders.
  • Developing proactive media opportunities to showcase Mater’s services and people.
  • Providing advice and support to key internal and external Mater communications projects.
  • Building collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders across Mater.

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum five years’ relevant experience.
  • Experience of TV, radio, print or online journalism is highly valued.
  • Passion for telling health and human stories is essential.