Position Details
Reference Number 12631
Position Title Advertising & Media Officer
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Directorate Media & Communications
Location Brimbank Community & Civic Centre, 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Band
Salary $78,340.85 pa ( pro rata)
Hours 21.60
Position Summary

Communications Officer - Advertising and Media

 

Brimbank City Council is seeking a community minded communications specialist to join our Media and Communications team.

Working 21.6 hours, Wednesday-Friday you will be responsible for a range of communication functions including:

  • Coordinating the Brimbank Buzz - Council's weekly full page notice in the local paper.  This includes managing a content calendar, preparing stories and images and organising production.
  • Weekly media monitoring and reporting
  • Preparing media releases, responding to media enquiries and organising photo opportunities
  • Assisting with advertising across community papers and radio
  • Coordinating Council's messages on hold 
  • Other communication functions as required.

As the successful applicant you will have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role and working within a communications environment.

You will possess a positive, can-do attitude, be proactive in the generation of story ideas and have a passion for community issues.

The role is located in the heart of Sunshine at the newly opened Brimbank Community and Civic Centre which is only a short stroll from Sunshine Station. Sunshine is 20 minutes on the train from the City.

 

Please respond to the selection criteria below.
Selection Criteria Essential: Experience preparing communications for a wide range of audiences and excellent writing skills including the ability to distill complex information into easy to understand language

Essential: Political acumen and awareness of the media landscape

Desirable: Understanding and experience in social media and content management systems

Essential: Good analytical, and research skills in communications and public relations and strong communication planning and delivery skills for projects and promotions

Essential: Manage a high workload through setting priorities and effective time management

Essential: Ability to co-operate with and gain support of staff at all levels and the ability to work in a complex political environment and a proactive and positive approach to generating ideas and responding to feedback
Contact Person Rebecca Solomon
Contact Number 0392494347
Closing Date 01/06/2017
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