How do I become a media officer
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Media Officers in Australia generally earn between $80,000 - $92,000 depending on your qualifications and specialist skills, as well as the profile of the organisation (or individual) you work for.
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There are currently 31,100 public relations professionals employed across Australia. Some of these are Media Officers. They are employed by public corporations, government agencies, and non-profits as well as individuals such as politicians and celebrities. There are also opportunities for Media Officers to work as independent consultants.
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Media Officers have outstanding communication skills including high level business writing and content development. To succeed, you’ll also need impeccable personal presentation. The minimum entry-point for Media Officers in Australia is the Diploma of Marketing and Communications, though many corporate organisations and government agencies will expect you to have a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Further reading
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Media Officers direct the way an organisation (or an individual) interacts with the press and public media organisations. They represent politicians, celebrities, charities, NGOs, CEOs and business leaders — developing communications plans, creating media opportunities, and setting-up press conferences to raise their profile.
As a media officer you could be writing a speech for a political candidate, organising an interview and photoshoot with a magazine for a celebrity, coaching a CEO before a press appearance, meeting with the marketing team to develop a communications and media plan for a charity, or reviewing a press release before sending to a list of media outlets for a manufacturing firm.
This is a very busy job role for high-energy, dynamic people who can juggle multiple calendars (as well as their own) without making a fuss.
