| Position: Media Officer |
Date of Advertisement: |
27 April 2011 |
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| Union: |
Unions WA |
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| Overview: |
WAs peak union body has an exciting opportunity for a 12 month position for a media professional to join our team.
We believe that a high standard communication is essential in campaigning for WA workers.
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| Job Description: |
We are looking for an experienced media officer to be responsible for media liaison with the UnionsWA Secretary as well as with affiliated unions. The job will involve:
- writing releases and getting our stories in the media;
- liaising with journalists; issues management;
- co-coordinating media events; developing campaign messages from research/polling; and working with other officers to achieve our major media and campaign objectives.
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| Experience & Qualifications |
| Essential: |
Essential:
The successful applicant will be independent and motivated, with significant experience in communications, journalism, public relations or similar.
Established contacts in state news organisations.
A commitment to the cause of organised labour and progressive values.
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| Desired: |
Desired:
Experience in a variety of media/campaign roles
(or interest in) new media
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| Salary: |
12 month appointment. An attractive remuneration package is available.
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| Send Application to: |
The Secretary, UnionsWA, PO Box Z 5380 St Georges Tce Perth WA 6831 or email unionsyes@unionswa.com.au
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| Applications close: |
COB 02 May 2011 |
| For further information |
| Contact: |
Simone McGurk
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| Title: |
Secretary
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| Address: |
PO Box Z5380 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6831
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| Phone: |
08 9328 7877
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| Fax: |
08 9328 8132
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| Email: |
unionsyes@unionswa.com.au
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| WWW: |
www.unionswa.com.au
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