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About UNICEF Australia

UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

Your role

Reporting to the Head of Media & Public Affairs, as Media Advisor at UNICEF Australia, you will join a team of communication specialists to assist in implementing UNICEF's media strategy and responding to media and public affairs opportunities. The role works within a small high-performing senior media team and requires close collaboration with the brand, digital, fundraising, and advocacy teams to help support important humanitarian advocacy projects with both local and global impact.

Your day will include:

• Assisting with the implementation of a comprehensive media and public affairs strategy supporting brand and reputation growth in Australia
• Conducting research and responding to media with written and visual material that advances UNICEF Australia’s campaigns and priority issues
• Supporting the media team in the response to sudden onset international humanitarian emergencies in a heightened environment
• Compiling and analysing media monitoring
• Packaging and distributing media materials across all medians to ensure media are best supported in their coverage of UNICEF
• Collaborating with external and internal stakeholders to drive creative thinking around maximising media coverage
• Providing co-ordination support in advance of media field visits 
• Liaising with international counterparts on research, data and media materials to support their work and reporting with an Australian lens

Training, development & rotations

UNICEF offers the following to help their employees:

• Gain valuable career experience in international development, partnerships, fundraising, advocacy, marketing, and communications
• Receive mentoring and training from our experienced Acquisition team
• Build your skills in marketing strategy, copywriting, project management and reporting,
• Gain real-world experience and new networks as part of an international not-for-profit organization.
• Work with passionate, like-minded individuals trying to make a difference for every child 

Salary & benefits

Media Advisor roles may earn an average of A$72,000 to A$93,000. (Source: Glassdoor)

Benefits offered:

• Leave & Holidays
• Finance & Contract
• Flexible Work
• Family & Health
• Insurance

Career progression

In Australia, UNICEF Australia works with government and advocate bodies to defend children’s rights and support and fundraise for international development programs. Our organization is made up of the following teams: 

• Fundraising and Communications
• Operations
• International Programs
• Australian Programs
• People and Culture 

Each team provides a range of professional opportunities depending on candidates’ interests, skills, and experience.

Culture & vibe

See what it's like to be a part of UNICEF Australia:

A flexible and supportive work environment

As an employer, UNICEF Australia can offer you: 

• A flexible work environment with opportunities to work from home and variable start and finish times
• The opportunity to apply for financial study assistance commitment to your professional development with opportunities for both formal training and workplace-based learning
• A supportive working environment with access to an employee assistance program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, and two weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers 
• Market-competitive remuneration through industry-leading salary packaging benefits
• Opportunities to drive our people-focused agenda through our annual staff survey and staff-led working groups.

About you

Here's what UNICEF is looking for in this role:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Communications or other relevant area of study, or equivalent working experience 
• Previous experience in a metropolitan newspaper or television and/or radio news service and communications
• Knowledge of the Australian broadcast and digital news and media landscape with contacts across a range of publishers and outlets
• Understanding of, or interest in, international development issues, world affairs, current events
• Advanced writing, editing and verbal communication skills with the ability to write for multiple platforms and audiences
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours to respond to requests from national media and international colleagues where needed
• A commitment to the work and values of UNICEF Australia

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to UNICEF Australia.

Applications should include the following in PDF format: 

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV