Media officer, Sydney
Ultimo Press
Ultimo Press is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic colleague to join our team. Ultimo Press is one of Australia’s most vibrant and exciting publishers, and is home to award-winning and critically acclaimed authors such as Diana Reid, Sulari Gentill, Anna Spargo-Ryan, Hannah Bent, Sophie Cunningham and Shankari Chandran.
As Media Officer you will manage communications with a variety of media outlets and tastemakers to develop, nourish and grow an engaged and interactive audience and community. Additionally you will create and execute publicity campaigns across the Ultimo Press list. We are a small team, so the Media Officer will also provide support for our website maintenance and newsletters and be involved in all core activities and meetings that support the growth of our business—as such this is a fabulous learning opportunity for someone looking to round out their overall experience in publishing and take the next step on their career journey.
The ideal candidate will have 6-12 months experience working in-house at a publishing house, or book retail, in a marketing, publicity, digital or sales area. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a good understanding of audience and engagement, and an interest in media and marketing. Candidates should be highly organised, effective communicators, strong on detail, capable of managing multiple projects with good time management skills and be ready for the next step.
The position is full-time, based in Sydney. To apply, or see the full job description, email your CV and cover letter to applications@hardiegrant.com. Applications that demonstrate an understanding of Ultimo Press and our ambitions will be highly regarded.
Hardie Grant supports flexible working and offers many benefits including bonus leave days, volunteering, ongoing learning and development programs and much, much more. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
Job details
Job: Media Officer
Company: Ultimo Press
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full time
Application closing date: 14 July 2023
Category: Jobs