Save the Children Australia has a high media profile. We intend to keep it that way. The higher our profile, the stronger our voice for vulnerable children. Join Australia's busiest, most effective not-for-profit media team. We need you to engage journalists across print, broadcast, online and social media to drive interest in Save the Children's work at home and overseas. You will help position us as an authoritative voice on children's rights, and a leading agency in humanitarian emergencies. You have a nose for news, thrive on pressure, and have the drive to make a difference for children.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:

In this full-time permanent position, based in our Carlton office*, you will work on media releases, opinion pieces, and reports that capture the attention of journalists and editors. You will be part of our high-performing Campaigns and Public Affairs team in our Policy and Advocacy Department.

You will make an impact by:

• Writing powerful pieces that capture the work we do for children
• Being a key contact for Australian media on child rights issues, including during humanitarian emergencies
• Building strong relationships with journalists, including foreign correspondents
• Understanding the power of media to effect systematic change for children
• Breaking down complex issues and adapting them for a variety of audiences
• Working with children and their families to amplify their voices in the media

Does this sound like you?

You are highly motivated, creative, and innovative. You thrive in high pressure, fast moving, and sometimes ambiguous situations. You love nothing more than to bounce ideas around with a supportive team. You have an eye for a good yarn and understand what a journalist needs, and you're eager to try new things to get results because you want to make a real difference for children.

This role requires:

• A degree in journalism, communications, or similar
• Significant experience in a relevant field or industry
• Willingness to deploy overseas including to some tough humanitarian contexts, and be on-call on weekends and during holidays
• Skills to build and maintain media networks at a national, regional and local level
• Exceptional communications skills in all forms, including multimedia
• Experience using media for advocacy, including social media
• A good understanding of Australian politics

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Working from home options
• Pet and child friendly work environment
• Full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave options available

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you! Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.
For more information about this position, please contact Kimberley Gardiner, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs, on 0437 435 777 or [email protected] using the subject line: Media Adviser enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position Description - Media Adviser

*While COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are in place, this role works remotely (i.e. from home or an alternative location). Once the pandemic restrictions are lifted, the role will be based in our office in Carlton.

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.