Communications Adviser

A Communications Adviser provides guidance on the release of information for a large organisation or business. You might oversee media and communication activities and reply to requests for comments or interviews. Communications Advisers may be employed as part of a public relations team or be employed as an external consultant.

Communications Advisers should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. It’s important you can liaise with a range of stakeholders and use your problem solving skills in a range of circumstances. Communications Advisers should have good analytical abilities and strong time management skills.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $99,580
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a communications adviser?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Online
12 months
$4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist International Marketer Marketing Project Manager Content Strategist Blog Writer Advertising Copywriter Feature Writer Freelance Writer Advertising Executive + 88 more

Bachelor of Journalism

On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Communication

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $57,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Communication (Honours)

On Campus
11 - 12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication

Blended, On Campus
6 months
$0 - $12,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Communication

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $13,975
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Public Relations

Blended
12 months
$25,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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