Media And Content Officer

University of Queensland (UQ)

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,776.44 - $93,121.41; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Strong writing and editing skills
Ability to manage media enquiries
Experience pitching stories to journalists
The University of Queensland is seeking a Media and Content Officer to join their media team, focusing on storytelling that highlights the contributions of researchers, staff, and students. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of $83,776.44 - $93,121.41 plus 17% superannuation, with a hybrid work model based at the St Lucia campus

Job Summary

  • This role involves developing and pitching compelling stories that enhance the University's reputation across news and digital platforms.
  • The successful candidate will work closely with subject matter experts to produce engaging content and manage media enquiries.
  • Benefits include up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17% superannuation contributions, and access to flexible working arrangements.

Matching Summary

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The University of Queensland is seeking a Media and Content Officer to join their media team, focusing on storytelling that highlights the contributions of researchers, staff, and students. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of $83,776.44 - $93,121.41 plus 17% superannuation, with a hybrid work model based at the St Lucia campus.

Salary

Base: $83,776.44 - $93,121.41; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation plus 17.5% annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Ability to manage media enquiries
  • Experience pitching stories to journalists
  • Digital and social media proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive story spotting abilities
  • Organisational skills for multiple priorities
  • Confidence working with academic staff

Key Requirements

  • Degree in journalism or communications
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Willingness to participate in on-call media roster

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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