At a Glance
- Tasks: Support media campaigns to drive environmental impact and shift finance away from fossil fuels.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Market Forces, dedicated to tackling the climate crisis.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, professional development, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Use your media skills to make a real difference in the fight against climate change.
- Qualifications: Experience in media writing and pitching, with a passion for environmental issues.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Market Forces campaigns to protect the environment by shifting finance away from fossil fuels that are driving global climate change.
We focus on banks, superannuation funds and other investors that finance environmentally risky and damaging activities.
Shifting investment to a clean energy revolution is needed to secure a stable climate in the long term.
Our team campaigns on the most egregious examples of fossil fuel polluters in Australia, Asia and beyond - wherever our interventions can create the greatest impact.
Our work is grounded in a shared commitment to Empowerment, Integrity, Impact and Creativity as our core values.
About the Role
The Associate Media Adviser supports the Media and Communications Director to ensure that Market Forces’ analysis, research and campaigns are well publicised to strengthen the organisation’s ability to drive environmental impact.
Under guidance from the Media and Communications Director, the Associate Media Adviser will work across all aspects of media engagement from preparing media copy to pitching stories to supporting researchers and campaigners with interview preparation.
The Associate Media Adviser collaborates to plan and coordinate media activities in support of campaigns to meet agreed objectives and timelines.
About You
- You love finding the story in complex information and turning it into clear, compelling media content.
- You understand what makes something newsworthy, know how to pitch a strong story, and are organised and responsive in a fast-moving environment.
- You're a collaborative teammate who values feedback, builds strong relationships and works well across teams.
- Above all, you want to use your media skills to help tackle the climate crisis and shift finance away from fossil fuel expansion.
What We Offer
- A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive team environment in a Melbourne CBD office, with colleagues around Australia and in Asia.
- Opportunities to undertake professional development.
- Generous leave provisions, including birthday leave, and long service leave accessible after five years of service.
- For Melbourne-based team members, potential for flexible work by arrangement with their manager.
- For staff working remotely, being part of an organisation that is mindful and practised at enabling participation and inclusion for the whole team regardless of location.
- Selection Criteria
- Experience and demonstrated success in writing for and pitching to the media.
- Understands what makes a story newsworthy; ability to communicate complex information and data in an accessible, engaging way.
- Knowledge of the Australian media landscape, particularly news and current affairs, with established contacts. Knowledge of Asian media is a bonus.
- Deep commitment to Market Forces’ mission and values, with a passion for solving the climate crisis.
- Team player and proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds with respect, empathy and a justice focus.
- Track record of delivering outcomes by working with others, or under the guidance of a manager, building the experience and confidence to work with greater independence over time.
- Proven organisation skills and a capacity to juggle multiple projects while managing engaged stakeholders and deadlines.
More information about Market Forces is available on our website.
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