Senior Media Advisor

• Fast-paced, reactive media role.
• Dynamic environment with strong team support.
• Fixed term until the end of the year.

 
We are currently seeking two Media Advisors for a busy organisation. These roles focus on providing reactive, fast-paced responses to high-profile events. The media team and their manager are highly collaborative, offering a supportive environment with a rewarding and varied workload. They work to provide strategic advice and management of media, social media and communications for a trusted organisation across the motu. 

The media team works across a 10 day roster cycle and includes early and late shifts, as well as on weekends – however you will be working no more than three or four days in a row. As such there are additional allowances for hours worked after 6, worked on a weekend or time travelled. 
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Media relations and communication
• Crisis communicaton
• Communication of sensitive or high profile events

 
Skills & Experience Required
We are seeking two candidates who have:

• A strong media background and well-developed risk radar.
• The ability to operate effectively under pressure, with resilience and high emotional intelligence.
• Experience shaping media messages and communicating quickly in a changing environment.
• A sense of satisfaction from seeing their mahi delivered on a large stage.

 
To apply for this position, you must be currently residing in New Zealand and either be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a valid NZ Work Visa.
 
APPLY:  www.jacksonstone.co.nz
REFERENCE:  BH-11661
 
FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Andrew Watson Andrew.watson@jacksonstone.co.nz