Are you a dynamic Publicist or Journalist interested in shifting to a career in communications?
Do you have a passion for news and current affairs?
Are you interested in becoming part of Australia’s leading news organisation dedicated to delivering quality content and journalism to audiences across Australia?
Join Seven Network as our new Senior Publicist, News & Public Affairs in Sydney! 🚀
The Opportunity:
As a Senior Publicist, News & Public Affairs based in the Sydney newsroom, you’ll be driving strategic communications campaigns and activity for Seven’s News & Public Affairs programs and associated presenting and reporting teams across 7NEWS, Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise, The Morning Show and 7NEWS Spotlight, as well as working closely with the 7NEWS.com.au and The Nightly teams.
This role will suit a highly organised, passionate and proactive team player with 5+ years’ experience in publicity and communications.
Reporting to the National Publicity Manager, News & Public Affairs and Sport, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Developing and executing multi-platform communications strategies to promote Seven’s News & Public Affairs content, programs and teams across both owned and earned channels.
- Cultivating strong relationships with national media to secure positive publicity outcomes and coverage.
- Working closely with the news and public affairs leadership team, presenters, reporters and producers to amplify key stories and opportunities across platforms.
- Overseeing internal and external communications, including but not limited to press releases, media kits, communications and briefings. Oversee and support the production of promotional materials, including news packages, video clips, social media posts and content, graphics etc.
- Managing image and event coordination, including photo shoots and community initiatives. Support across our partnerships and community activity, including running our School Tours program.
- Monitoring media trends, campaign performance, and industry activities to identify opportunities, while remaining informed of the daily news cycle.
About You:
You’ll be an experienced communications professional with exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, a genuine passion for news and current affairs and a keen nose for a story.
You will have:
- 5+ years’ experience in PR, communications, or media, ideally in news or television.
- A degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.
- Proven track record of securing high-profile media coverage.
- A strong understanding of news, current affairs, and social media strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Flexibility and proactivity, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, due to the nature of the position and as news events dictate.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in a newsroom or media organisation.
- Journalistic background.
Why Seven Network?
We’re looking for people like you to join on our mission to be the most connected news, sport and entertainment brand in Australia.
Seven Network is where you can come to make a difference – in your career, in our company and in the lives of 19 million Australians that we reach each month.
At the heart of our culture is the belief that creativity thrives on connection and collaboration – it's where the magic happens. Our offices across the country buzz with energy and inspiring interactions that can transform to magic on screen.
Some of our perks:
Recognition and Rewards programs:
- Our peer nominated “Moments that move us” program recognises and rewards our people who shine bright by living our values every day.
- Our 7Perks exclusive benefits platform provides discounts to over 500 retailers.
Time to manage life events:
- Community Volunteering, Domestic and Family Violence Leave, Compassionate leave, Personal and Annual leave.
- Fertility leave: Up to 5 days paid per year
- Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks for the Primary Carer (dependent on service) and up to 3 weeks for the Secondary Carer (dependent on service)
Total wellbeing approach:
- Nutritional, Exercise, Financial, Legal and Emotional wellbeing support via our EAP, Health and Wellbeing programs, and bespoke onsite events.
Learn your own way:
- Own your learning by accessing our Leading@SWM and Accelerate@SWM programs. Decide what and when you learn with a mix of just in time online learning and facilitated programs.
- Be mentored by the best in the business as part of our SPARK Mentoring program.
Better Together
Our “Better Together” Employee Advocacy Groups drive diversity, and inclusion efforts across the company ensuring that Seven is an authentic workplace where everybody belongs. We’re proud to be Australia’s first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and partners with UN Women. In 2023 we launched our RAP as our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous and First Nations communities and providing education and meaningful accountability for Seven and our people.
Our values are our compass. They serve as our roadmap to lead us not just to deliver great work but help to shape everything we do.
Your Professional Adventure Awaits...
Ready to embark on your career adventure? Apply now and become an integral part of shaping the future of Australian media.
The Seven Network is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
