Join a team focused on empowering and inspiring trusted voices to drive more ambitious climate action.

• Empower and elevate important voices
• Help deliver media plans with high impact
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Fixed term, 12 months contract.

About the role

The Climate Media Centre is looking for a Media Advisor to join the team on a 12-month contract. In this role you will help identify great media opportunities, support a wonderful group of people to get their voices heard in the media and be a great team player who is involved in executing media plans, delivering training, and supporting spokespeople.

The Climate Media Centre (CMC) connects journalists with powerful stories of people and places affected by climate today, as well as inspiring stories of progress and smart solutions.

We plan and execute media opportunities aligned to our purpose - empowering and inspiring trusted voices to drive the further and faster cuts to climate pollution we need. The CMC:

• Finds and trains new voices who matter in critical policy debates;
• Empowers and elevates a chorus of voices that can speak about the solutions we need; and
• Acts as a trusted communications advisor, and connector.

This is a fixed term, full-time, 12-month role working 38 hours a week, with the ability to work outside of normal business hours as required. We are open to flexible work options, so let us know how you like to work.

We are open to considering shorter-term contracts for the suitable applicant.

As a Media Advisor within the Climate Media Centre at the Climate Council you will:

• Have proven experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders;
• Have a good understanding of the Australian media and political landscapes;
• Have 1-4 years experience as a Media Advisor, or within a similar role;
• Be able to work in a responsive and reactive environment and think on your feet.

What we offer our employees

• Flexibility in how you manage your work hours
• An organisation that prides itself on communications excellence, and colleagues that come with a diverse and varied range of experience and skills and collaborative mindset
• Five recharge days each year (pro rata based on start date) to ensure your wellbeing is looked after
• Work in a passionate and friendly team where your opinions are valued
• Competitive annual base Salary + Super
• Opportunities for learning and development

About Climate Council

Climate Council is Australia’s own independent, evidence-based organisation on climate science, impacts and solutions. Powered by our incredible community, we advocate for necessary solutions that rapidly cut climate pollution, and shape the national conversation about the consequences of inaction.

Our vision is that by 2025 Australia’s emissions are on a steep downward trajectory with projects and policies in place to see us cut climate pollution by 75% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2035.

Our mission is to be a courageous catalyst propelling Australia towards bold, effective action to have emissions plummet during the 2020s and hit net zero by 2035.

Our values

• We are brave and bold
• We are hopeful and solutions focused
• We act with integrity and communicate honestly

How to apply

Please apply via our recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply Now" button and submit an up to date CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested in a role with the Climate Council.

If you have any questions please email [email protected] using the subject line: Media Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Climate Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.

We aim to respond to all applicants regarding the outcome of their application.