Media Advisor
Core
Provide strategic media advice and management to the Lord Mayor, Council staff, and Executive team to enhance visibility and manage public perception.
Role type
Senior media advisor (government relations)
Builds
Media strategies, campaigns, releases, and crisis responses for the City of Parramatta
Domain
Local government / Public relations
Required skills
Media strategy development, crisis management, stakeholder relationship building, political process understanding, government relations, digital communications, media monitoring
Preferred skills
Extensive network in political/government sectors, experience with social/digital channels, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Social media platforms, digital communication tools
Responsibilities
Develop proactive media strategies and campaigns; act as primary media contact for releases and briefings; monitor news cycles and manage emerging issues; build relationships with media and community groups; coordinate media activities at events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC