ABOUT THE GREENS NSW

The Greens Party movement is based on the four pillars of social equity and economic justice, ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy, and peace, nonviolence and disarmament. Greens parties across the world share these same principles and values.

In NSW we have seven Members of Parliament, two Senators in the Federal Parliament, and 73 local government Councillors. The Greens NSW is comprised of 60 local groups across the state.

Key responsibilities

This position will work closely with the Federal Campaign Team to support the communication goals of the campaign

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Develop a simple, guiding media strategy for the campaign that seeks to harness all and any proactive opportunities whilst effectively managing issues as they arise.
2. Daily media and broader communications monitoring to inform all proactive and reactive opportunities.
3. Direct media contact for all election related matters.
4. Provide advice on external communications such as member emails, social media activity etc to highlight potential for possible issues and opportunities, in the media, for The Greens NSW candidates and campaign.
5. Develop effective communication channels to ensure a consistent and informed response to media issues and opportunities.
6. Assist local campaigns to create local media statements.
7. Assist with upskilling candidates through brief training and provision of media responses, as required.
8. Develop a proactive pipeline of media stories and narratives about lead candidates, around the State.
9. Look for reactive opportunities day to day to provide comment, interview opportunities with Green(s) candidates and MPs to build relationships with key NSW political journalists on behalf of The Greens NSW.
10. Create single page ‘explainer’ documents for the campaign, with input and guidance provided by the Communications Manager.
11. Provide advice to the campaign on messaging.
12. Act as the communications lead for all media issues related to the campaign, providing advice and daily feedback to the State Campaign Manager and Communications Manager.
13. Provide ad hoc advice and input to the campaign (through two direct reports) more generally, as requested.
14. Other duties as directed by the State Campaign Manager.

Essential requirements

The Media Relations Manager must meet the following essential requirements:

1. Proven track record in media and policy work;
2. Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with local Greens campaigns.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
5. Demonstrated emotional intelligence, problem solving skills and resilience.
6. An understanding of the Greens and support for the party’s principles, policies, and decision-making processes.
7. A willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge.
8. A tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience.
9. Computer skills including, advanced skills in MS Office, social media platforms.
10. Essential: A current Working with Children Check or be able to obtain one within first month.

Note: Occasional evening and weekend work and travel within NSW will be required.

Successful candidates must not be a member of another political party.

Key relationships

• State Campaign Manager - Direct line manager. Escalate issues, keep informed, advise, and receive instructions.
• State Manager - Escalate issues, keep informed, advise, and receive instructions.
• Communications Manager - Provide reports, escalate issues, keep informed and advise.
• Work team - Work collaboratively and inclusively by participating in meetings to share information, innovation, and best practice.
• Internal stakeholders - Work with Local Groups, campaign committees and volunteers to resolve issues and provide solutions to problems.

PAY AND CONDITIONS

• Salary: $112,341.64 plus 12.5% superannuation
• Primary Location: The Greens NSW office in Camperdown
• Hours: 35 hrs per week. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
• Status: 5 days a week. Short term contract until 2 weeks after the date of the 2025 federal election.
• Position begins: November 2024
• Covered by: The Greens NSW Staff Collective Agreement.

For further queries about the role please email Chris Kerle, Campaign Manager, via [email protected] using the subject line: Media Relations Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.