Communications & Media Manager

Beyond Zero Emissions is looking for a Communications & Media Manager. This role leads BZE's communications strategy and delivery, driving narrative, media presence and team capability to ensure that BZE's voice is heard where it matters most. You'll lead the Digital Media Officer, contractors and volunteers, shape a high-performing collaborative communications function, and report to the Chief Researcher to ensure BZE's research and expertise reaches and resonates with the right audiences including donors, partners, and government.

• Drive BZE's communications strategy aligned with organisational priorities
• Lead narrative and messaging ensuring it is clear, consistent and grounded in evidence across platforms and audiences
• Support project leadership across BZE's initiatives from inception to delivery
• Provide strategic advice on positioning, risks and opportunities across all areas of the organisation
• Embed strong communications processes across the organisation in alignment with projects and approvals
• Own and evolve the BZE style guide ensuring it strengthens brand presence
• Manage BZE communications channels, including website and social media accounts
• Develop, plan and deliver communications projects across the organisation
• Spot and lead opportunities that strengthen BZE's visibility, narrative and influence
• Turn research and evidence into compelling content that lands with industry, government and public audiences
• Create and oversee high-quality content across all channels: website, social, email, publications, stakeholder materials and events collateral
• Drive a proactive and reactive media strategy: pitching stories, chasing coverage and growing BZE's share of voice
• Cultivate strong relationships with journalists, editors and commentators across relevant beats
• Prepare and coach BZE spokespeople including Board and staff members for media and public appearances
• Identify and develop opportunities for spokespeople to represent BZE at conferences and other stakeholder events
• Seek out new avenues to grow BZE's reach and profile: established channels, emerging platforms and creative approaches
• Lead, coach and develop the Digital Media Officer and volunteers
• Build communications capability across BZE: equipping colleagues with tools, guidance and confidence to communicate well
• Set clear priorities, manage workloads and use data and insight to keep projects moving and sharpen what's working
• Monitor and evaluate communications outputs and report on outcomes to leadership and key stakeholders

• 7+ years' experience in communications, media, PR or a related field with a track record of leading strategy and delivery
• Background in or alongside research, policy, industry, advocacy or not-for-profit environments
• Diploma or higher qualification in communications or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience developing and executing strategy across multiple channels including digital, media, events and emerging platforms (including AI)
• Demonstrated media skills including pitching, building journalist relationships and preparing spokespeople
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive communications projects from concept to delivery
• Strong written skills with the ability to turn complex research and evidence into compelling content for diverse audiences
• Proactive, solutions focused approach - able to identify problems and drive resolution independently
• Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands, be flexible and deliver to deadlines
• Self-motivated and energised by impact, with the ability to work autonomously as well as be an effective team member and team leader
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to build effective relationships and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to Beyond Zero Emissions' vision and purpose together with an understanding of, or interest in, climate action and Australia's transition towards zero-emissions
• Enthusiasm for BZE's approach — ambitious research, influential engagement, compelling communications
• A team player with a can-do attitude who is always willing to pitch in

Applications should be submitted via the BZE website (link below) and include: 1) Your current CV, 2) A cover letter (no more than a page) that tells us why BZE and why now, what great communications and media looks like to you and where you have proved it, and how you lead and bring people with you.