Regional Media Advisor - North Eastern

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Regional Media Advisor - North Eastern. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work within the region to present end-to-end media opportunities for VicRoads
• Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment

Regional Media Advisor  

• VRO4
• Exciting role working in regional Victoria
• Work within the region to present end-to-end media opportunities for VicRoads in regional Victoria.

Victoria has embarked on a transformation of Victoria’s roads to sustain growth in our population and economy to meet the aspirations of Victorians for an integrated transport system. As an integral part of Transport for Victoria (TfV), VicRoads is focused on connecting our communities to support a sustainable Victoria. 
 
In regional Victoria, VicRoads is an essential service, acting as a lifeline for communities. VicRoads is looking for an experienced media and content creator to join our regional team.
 
About the role
This is an exciting role set in regional Victoria to develop media relationships and build VicRoads’ brand. The role will be responsible for developing internal VicRoads relationships to find compelling and proactive stories for the local media. The position will also be responsible for implementing media strategies, engaging with key media outlets and responding to media requests. 
 
The role needs an energetic, enthusiastic media professional with experience in Journalism or broadcast production.
 
The role will report directly to the Media Manager – Regional and Rural Victoria within the Media team.
 
This is a 24 month fixed term position.
 
You will:

• Present end-to-end media opportunities for VicRoads in regional Victoria
• Respond to emerging and critical internal and external media issues for their region
• Provide specialist counsel to senior stakeholders within the region
• Identify and proactively create stories to be delivered to the media in the region
• Create responses and content suitable to a range of media, including social, broadcast and print.
• Be responsible for developing local relationships with media outlets to ensure VicRoads brand integrity

Skills and experience required:

• Demonstrated experience in media or journalism
• Demonstrated ability to create content and or respond to media queries with accuracy and insight
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and a hunger to be engaged in the media space
• Appreciation of the role of social media in communications is highly desired

Benefits and Culture
To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve.
 
For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Pip Mooney 0467 775 602.

Recruitment agencies – please note VicRoads does not accept resumes from third parties and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence.