Media Officer

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a media officer?

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 Public Relations Executive Magazine Stylist Event Stylist Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Media Relations Specialist Arts Writer Advertising Account Manager + 96 more
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How to start a career in Social Media Marketing

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