Media and Communications Coordinator

Job Description:

• Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed Term to December 2023 (21-hour week) potential possibility of extension past 2023
• Remuneration: Level 6 position ($91,472 - $97,579 + 17% Superannuation Pro Rata)
• Location: Kensington, NSW
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
  
  

Why Your Role Matters:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked! We are a large organisation with a diverse and talented community where dreamers are doers. Be part of vibrant campus community with many training and development opportunities available to you.

The Media and Communications Coordinator will be primarily responsible for creating content, liaising with media and raising brand awareness of the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) UNSW. In this role you will work with researchers and academics and the national communications team to help promote the centre’s activities and assist with public facing engagement opportunities. Critical to the success of this role is the ability to build and strengthen relationships with local media, key stakeholders and collaborate effectively across the CSI network.

Accountabilities:

• Draft accurate and engaging media releases, web content and social media stories promoting positive brand awareness for the Centre for Social Impact UNSW (CSI UNSW).
• Be a key point of contact for CSI UNSW media enquiries, arrange interviews and build strong relationships with journalists, positioning CSI as a national leader in the social impact sector.
• Work with the National Director of Communications to identify, initiate and drive story ideas from concept to final product. This includes pitching feature stories to mainstream and specialised media.
• Assist in the promotion of the centre’s research and educational activities by means of planned and opportunistic stories, as well as facilitating expert commentary and Op-eds in a range of print, radio, TV and online media channels.
• In collaboration with the communications teams at CSI UWA, CSI Swinburne and CSI Flinders, create and prioritise social media content for LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Meta, on a daily basis.
• Assist in the promotion of CSI UNSW courses across digital marketing platforms, to help drive engagement and boost enrolments.
• Update, manage, and maintain the CSI UNSW website and contribute to CSI’s monthly newsletter.
  
  

Who You Are:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

• A degree in a relevant discipline and subsequent experience, or; an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven experience as a media liaison, with ability to write compelling media releases, and demonstrated success generating content that features in mainstream media.
• Proven ability to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and possess a portfolio of existing media contacts and established relationships with journalists, preferably across all media platforms.
• Demonstrated experience producing website content, with an understanding of Google Analytics, CMS and SEO.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and achieve successful outcomes.
• High level attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency, and the ability to enhance and bring media content to life.
  
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period (pro rata)
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Tuesday 6^th June 2023. Please ensure your cover letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages). A copy of the full PD: Position Description - Media and Communications Coordinator.pdf

Get in Touch:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Nicholas Chau at [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at [email protected]

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.