CareerPlan

Media Lead

AustraliaFull-time$131k2026-11-02
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead Oxfam Australia's media strategy and operations, driving proactive and reactive media engagement to strengthen public profile and amplify the organization's voice on poverty and inequality issues.

Role type

Senior media lead (strategic communications)

Builds

Media strategies, media campaigns, crisis communications responses

Domain

Non-profit / Social justice / Media relations

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic media planning, crisis communications, reputation management, stakeholder relationship building, senior leadership advisory, team management, budget management

Preferred skills

Insight-led strategy development, media landscape knowledge

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee annual media strategy; Plan and coordinate proactive and reactive media activities; Provide expert advice to senior leaders on media engagement and reputation; Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets; Manage media responses during critical incidents; Oversee the media function and support staff development