- Senior Media Officer
- Day rate contract | NSW Government
- $650–$750 per day + super (PAYG)
- Sydney CBD
- Hybrid working (Mon, Tues & Thurs in office)
- Contract through to 26 June 2026
- 5 roles available
You will play a key role in managing media activity, supporting leadership, and ensuring accurate, timely and strategic communication across a range of channels.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor news coverage, social media and emerging issues, providing daily media summaries to leadership
- Draft press releases, media statements, Q&As, talking points and event briefs
- Act as a key point of contact for journalists and manage media enquiries
- Coordinate interviews, press conferences, announcements and media events
- Provide briefing and coaching to executives and subject matter experts
- Manage reactive media issues and draft urgent responses as required
- Work closely with internal teams including marketing, policy and social media
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets and key journalists
- Proactively pitch stories and identify media opportunities
- Proven experience in media, communications or public affairs roles (ideally within government or large organisations)
- Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate content under pressure
- Experience managing reactive media and handling sensitive issues
- Confident stakeholder engagement skills, including working with senior executives
- Experience using media monitoring tools (e.g. Isentia) and distribution platforms
- Ability to coordinate media logistics including interviews and press events
- 5 roles available
- Standard hours: up to 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (no overtime)
- Submission deadline: Wednesday 8th April COB
