[Hiring] Media Manager @Institute for Energy Economics and Finan

Role Description

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is seeking an experienced Media Manager to join our dynamic team in Australia. The Media Manager leads IEEFA Australia’s media relations, turning IEEFA’s evidence-based research into earned media coverage and influence with journalists, government, financial decision-makers and partners. Reporting to the Director of Communications with support from the Communications Assistant, the Manager is IEEFA Australia’s primary day-to-day media operator.

• Build and hold media and press office relationships.
• Secure high-value coverage.
• Ensure analysts and their research reach and engage target audiences.
• Drive IEEFA Australia’s shift toward more responsive, issue-led engagement.
• Protect IEEFA’s reputation as a credible, independent and neutral source.
• Increase the impact and timeliness of our work.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in a media, public relations, or communications role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Understanding of Australia’s energy sector and related policy issues.
• Practices and guidelines of public and media relations.
• Exceptional media relations skills and an established network of media contacts; energy/financial media relationships highly favourable.
• Ability to write press releases, on-point pitches and key-message copy about complex and technical subject matter.
• Exceptional internal and external stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of Australian government, policy and parliamentary processes is favourable.
• Sound political judgement in a politically sensitive environment.

Requirements

• Monitor energy and finance news and key events to identify trends and opportunities for analyst reaction and responsive organisational communication.
• Respond to media requests and proactively build relationships with journalists.
• Pitch and secure publication of IEEFA content in tier one press, as well as trade and specialist publications.
• Co-write and pitch media releases, and prepare media kits and background briefings as required.
• Organise timely media briefings, interviews and webinars around report launches and live energy/finance issues.
• Send media releases to relevant ministers and politicians, and develop relationships with press offices.
• Conduct media training and key-message development with analysts.
• Support the Director of Communications and CEO on senior government relations, reputation management and crisis communications.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations and with the IEEFA Global Communications Team on media and communication strategy.
• Track media coverage and engagement metrics and contribute to the communications dashboard and regular reporting rhythm.
• Track key sector events and pitch potential presentations in collaboration with relevant analysts.
• May also include communications work of a similar nature or complexity.
• Commitment to IEEFA’s mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable energy economy.

Benefits

• Full-time employment contract with remuneration A$95,000 – 115,000 base, plus super.
• Annual Leave growing to 6 weeks after 2 years.
• Personal/Carer’s Leave.
• Long Service Leave after 5 years of employment.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Professional Development Allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Home office set-up stipend.
• Co-working space stipend.
• Monthly mobile phone allowance.
• Technology equipment provided.