Media and Communications Officer

Job description

- Marketing and Communications | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs - Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation - Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment The Opportunity: Join UniSC’s Marketing and Communications team as a Media and Communications Officer, where you will play a vital role in building and protecting the University’s reputation through compelling storytelling and high-quality media content. Working within Strategic Communications, you will help identify, develop, and pitch newsworthy stories, produce engaging media releases, and contribute to a broad range of communications that showcase the University’s achievements. This is a fast-paced and varied role that involves working closely with academics, researchers, and professional staff to uncover stories of impact, while also supporting media relations activities, including responding to media enquiries, coordinating interviews, and maintaining strong relationships with journalists and media outlets. You will also contribute to internal communications, digital content, and crisis communications support when required, ensuring consistent and effective messaging across all cha...