Media Lead
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 IC media lead (strategic communications)
Builds
Media strategies, media campaigns, crisis communications responses
Domain
Non-profit / Social impact / Strategic communications
Required skills
Media relations, strategic communications, strategic planning, budget management, crisis communications, reputation management, stakeholder management, team leadership, media landscape knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience as a journalist, insights-led approach, ability to synthesize complex information
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 management; Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets; Manage media responses during critical incidents; Oversee the media function and support staff development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC