Senior Media Manager Emergencies & Advocacy

About us For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 100 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.

About you

Are you an experienced media communicator, or journalist with a proven record of working on the frontline of disaster response such as earthquake, flood and tsunami?

Are you used to working with the media to effect change and to influence government policy? Can you produce crisp, punchy media copy to tight deadlines?

Have you an innate news sense, and would you use it to help improve the lives of vulnerable children and their families?

About the role

The Senior Media Manager will drive media interest in Save the Children's work at home and overseas. You will help position us as an authoritative voice on children's rights, and a leading agency in humanitarian emergencies.

This exciting and challenging role requires you to work on the frontline of emergencies and articulate Save the Children’s child rights agenda through working with the media.

How to apply

A full position description can be obtained from the Save the Children website at www.savethechildren.org.au at “Careers with Us”

Please forward your Cover letter and Resume via email to careers@savethechildren.org.au before COB 9th December 2011. We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a National Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

How to apply:

How to apply

A full position description can be obtained from the Save the Children website at www.savethechildren.org.au at “Careers with Us”

Please forward your Cover letter and Resume via email to careers@savethechildren.org.au before COB 9th December 2011. We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a National Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.