Communications Consultant

Overview

Elexia Communications in Sydney seeks a sharp early-career professional to join its communications team. Our firm supports prominent energy and infrastructure clients in Australia with strategic advice on communications, media relations, reputation, and critical issues emerging during heightened scrutiny of projects, companies, and executives.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and interpret news, media, and sector developments to identify salient points.
• Prepare succinct, insightful media summaries and reports for clients.
• Develop compelling social media content, with a focus on LinkedIn.
• Compose media releases, articles, executive briefings, and other communication materials.
• Conduct in-depth research on businesses, rivals, policies, and emerging trends.
• Assist with media outreach and progressively engage directly with journalists.
• Contribute to campaigns, announcements, and significant projects.
• Participate in client meetings to understand communication strategies firsthand.
• Gain exposure to complex issues and reputation management when challenges arise.

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional writing skills.
• An active interest in news, business, and global affairs.
• Keen intuition regarding significance and newsworthiness.
• Attentiveness to details that others might overlook.
• Ability to independently manage assignments based on briefs.
• Curiosity that leads to asking insightful questions.
• Desire to take on responsibility.
• Open-minded but confident in personal viewpoints.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work.

Additional Information

While experience in the energy sector is advantageous, it is not mandatory. We provide training on energy topics, media strategy, issues management, and other communication complexities. What is harder to impart is innate curiosity, sound judgment, and motivation.

Working here offers close collaboration with senior communicators and direct client interaction, allowing you to observe and engage in strategy formulation rather than merely executing delegated tasks. Demonstrated capability leads to greater responsibilities, including client meetings and media interactions. We uphold high standards and foster an environment that values enjoyment, personal viewpoints, and continuous improvement.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume along with a brief note explaining your interest in this role and share a detail about yourself that does not appear on your resume.