Junior Publicist

Company Description

Life at Nine.

Nine’s strategy is to create great content, distribute it broadly and engage audiences and advertisers.

We are Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment.

We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Job Description

Your new opportunity at Nine.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in Brisbane for a dynamic, self-motivated, media savvy professional to join the publicity team as a Junior Publicist based in our Mt Coot-tha office.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will play a key role in assisting with all local publicity activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Generating earned media coverage for Nine’s television programs and on-air talent
• Maintaining media and stakeholder lists
• Preparation and distribution of media releases
• Liaising with talent as required, coordinating appearances
• Liaising with media to coordinate interviews and fielding requests
• Compiling publicity reports and ratings reports
• Coordinating all aspects of media events including PR strategy, guest lists, invitations, catering, & entertainment
• Booking travel for talent and staff
• Coordinating programming collateral for media
• Managing Nine’s media preview website
• General administrative duties
• Assisting the national publicity team as required

Qualifications

Enough about us, let's talk about you.

Ideally with a degree in journalism, communications, or public relations, you will have demonstrated experience in a similar PR/communications role.  Possessing first class communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with media and talent, you will have a strong understanding of the media landscape.

We need a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and often changing environment. You will require excellent computer skills, high attention to detail, diplomacy and a “can do” attitude. A keen interest in television and all things Brisbane is a must.

This is an exciting position for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and has a genuine interest in the television industry.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia permanently. 

If you’re looking for your next challenge in a fun, rewarding environment, then this could be the role for you. Our people move fast and act smart: if this sounds like you, then let’s talk!

Additional Information

What you'll get in return at Nine.

• Career development and quality training
• Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave
• Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym
• Access to Future Women – a movement to help women connect, learn and lead through unique content and events.
• Hybrid Working/Flexible working
• Discounts on products and services with corporate partners including Samsung, Apple, JB HI-FI, HP, Hertz Car Hire and TFE Hotels

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. 

Nine’s Workplace Condition of Entry:

Nine is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and doing what is reasonably practical to protect our people, including visitors to all Nine sites and events. 

Nine has introduced a Workplace Condition of Entry – COVID 19 Policy that requires all workplace attendees and participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering a Nine workplace (unless you have a valid medical exemption).  You will be asked to declare your vaccination status as part of the application process and provide evidence of this. This information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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