About Run For It

Run For It is an independent, non-partisan political organisation working to rebuild our democracy and create a better kind of politics for future generations. Young people and our interests are under-represented in politics and Run For It works to better engage young people in the democratic process.

Our work is primarily focused on supporting young people to get elected to local councils, and in 2023, Run For It established the national coalition of organisations behind the Make It 16 Campaign in Australia.

In 2024, Run For it ran campaigns to elect more young people to council in New South Wales and Victoria. In 2025 we are focused on the federal election and training more young people across the country!

Why be involved with Run For It

With so many challenges currently facing young people in Australia there is a critical need for young leaders to step up and organise for better outcomes. Run For It is a growing organisation that supports a wider movement of young people fighting to make their voices heard.

Joining Run For It at this time means that you will help young people get elected and change politics.

Key responsibilities

The media coordinator will manage Run For It’s engagement with traditional media.

• Build media relationships
• Produce press releases
• Organise and pitch op-ed articles
• Manage a team of spokespeople
• Pitch stories wherever possible.

Minimum time commitment : 4-6 hours per week

Role length : 12 months

About You

• A genuine interest and desire to systematically change our society and democracy.
• Experience or currently studying communications, media or journalism.
• Some experience or familiarity campaigning or organising for social, environmental or racial justice.

We are more interested in your ability to commit time, energy, and willingness to learn than in prior formal experience, so please apply if you’re interested even if you do not meet all the specific criteria.

Specific requirements

Minimum time commitment:

• 4-6 hours per week, outside of work hours if need be.
• Evening and weekend meetings.

Role length: 12 Months

Note

All interested and qualified participants are encouraged to apply, however, young people (aged under 35) are particularly encouraged to apply. First Nations people and people with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply. If you have any accessibility needs, feel free to get in touch and necessary adjustments can be made to the roles and recruitment process.