Raise Our Voice in Parliament Media Officers

Raise Our Voice Australia is a non-partisan social enterprise mobilising young women and gender diverse people to transform policy and politics.

The Raise Our Voice in Parliament Head of Media role is responsible for sharing the campaign and amplifying the voices of young people in online and offline media outlets.

We particularly welcome applications from people from culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as First Nations or LGBTQIA+, people from migrant/ refugee backgrounds, and people with a disability.

All applicants are required to be over 18, and acquire and maintain an active Working With Vulnerable Persons check (or state equivalent)

Key tasks include:

  • Writing and sharing media releases for the launch of the campaign, and Youth Voice in Parliament week

  • Pitching stories to local and national media outlets to highlight the campaign and elevate the voices of young participants

  • Working with young people to support them to tell their story to media outlets

  • Working with MP and Senator offices to share their participation with electorate-specific media outlets

  • Partnering with media outlets to share speech submissions

What we are looking for:

  • Passionate about gender equity and/ or public decision making

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Experience previously working with young people in the media

  • Experience working in the media, successfully pitching to media

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

  • Experience previously working with politicians is desirable but not crucial

What you will get out of it:

  • Experience working with passionate people who are motivated to create change

  • Membership of a community of passionate future leaders

  • Broadened relationships across the media industry

  • Contribute to the formation of an organisation having critical national conversations

The details

Time commitment: 4 hours a week | voluntary
Location: online, anywhere in Australia
Reports to: Raise Our Voice in Parliament Head of Media
For questions: people@raiseourvoiceaustralia.com
Applications close: 1159pm local time, 13 April 2024