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Media Engagement Manager

JacksonStone & Partners
North Island
Full Time
Applications close:
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Posted 2 years ago

Media Engagement Manager                                                                                    

  • Combine career enhancing work with a more relaxed lifestyle.
  • Swap big city hassles for generous benefits.
  • Access a wealth of professional development opportunities.

Looking for the buzz of a varied, senior media role while enjoying a more relaxed way of life? We have an education sector client looking for a media specialist to work in one of New Zealand’s most attractive, fastest growing and affordable regions. It’s a chance to do stimulating work without the grind of the daily commute, or the burden of big city housing costs.

 

What you will be doing

Our client has a lot of positive stories to tell, and you will be working in a small, energetic communications team to:

  • Identify and develop proactive media opportunities
  • Creatively bring stories to life
  • Handle media enquiries and manage reputation risk
  • Work closely with, and advise, senior leaders
  • Support staff in their media engagements.

 

What you will bring

Our client is looking for someone who:

  • Has senior communications experience
  • Is media savvy and has well developed media networks
  • Is comfortable advising senior leaders
  • Has a good risk radar and political nous
  • Can remain calm while managing a crisis or an issue.

Our client is committed to Te Tiriti and is looking for someone with knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori, or a willingness to learn.

 

What’s on offer

This role comes with significant benefits, including:

  • Five weeks’ leave
  • Generous sick leave
  • Flexible working
  • Discounted gym membership and insurances
  • Cheap, accessible parking
  • Access to a wide range of paid for professional development opportunities
  • An attractive, spacious workplace

 

Entry to New Zealand from all countries remains strictly controlled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. You may only apply for this role if you have the right to work in New Zealand and can start within weeks. For information about New Zealand work or residence visas, please visit www.immigration.govt.nz

 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 23 August, 2021

APPLY:  www.jacksonstone.co.nz

REFERENCE:  BH-8298

FURTHER ENQUIRIES: John King or Nikki Franklin on 04 550 8000

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