Publicist

We are currently seeking an experienced Publicist to join our friendly and robust Communications team.

Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government’s primary agency for supporting Australian screen projects, practitioners and businesses. We support projects of scale and ambition, distinct local stories told with strong creative voices and risk-taking content for all platforms.

The successful candidate will be engaged under the Screen Australia Act 2008

About us

At Screen Australia, we are passionate about championing Australian stories and driving the development of a diverse and vibrant screen industry. We are pivotal in supporting screen projects across all formats and genres, from feature films to online content and Games.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Publicist to join our friendly and robust Communications team. Responsible for the administration and delivery of Screen Australia funding announcements to the media and to the public, this role will also be responsible for the complete planning and successful delivery of all Screen Australia events. Key to this role will involve media engagement, project management, event coordination, stakeholder liaison, content creation and some administrative tasks.

This position will be offered as a full-time two-year contract and the position will be based in Sydney.

About you

In order to hit the ground running you will demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 3-years’ full-time experience in a media relations or corporation communications role, ideally within the Australian screen industry or broader entertainment/ arts industry.
• Exceptional writing ability, with considerable experience producing media releases from scratch.
• Proven experience in the administration side of communications, particularly maintaining large-scale WIPs.
• Demonstrable experience in stakeholder relations, particularly in negotiating media strategy and approvals.
• Experience with cold-call pitching.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized functions (20-50 people), such as media calls, briefings and industry sessions.

The benefits

In return, you will receive a salary of $84,279 + a generous 15.4% superannuation, annual pay reviews (subject to performance), work in our modern offices conveniently located in Ultimo under a flexible hybrid arrangement and become part of a friendly, creative, and high-performing team environment.

At Screen Australia, we welcome and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other dimension of diversity. We recognise that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees to thrive and succeed.

Please note while at Screen Australia, employees are unable to access any state or Screen Australia funding, in addition to freelancing on any Screen Australia productions.

How to apply

For further information on this position and to apply, please visit the Screen Australia website: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/jobs-with-screen-australia

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday, 27 June 2025.