Editorial Manager

Description:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join Sydney Children's Hospitals Network’s (SCHN) Communications and Engagement Directorate. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with exceptional writing skills and ability to manage a large workload whilst adapting to changing priorities, to join a collaborative and supportive team.

Using your expertise and experience, you will work with a variety of stakeholders to maintain the identity of SCHN’s corporate image, and assist in creating audience-specific content, with a focus on internal communications at an executive level to a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders. Working from both The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, you will promote SCHN as world leaders in paediatric research and healthcare.
 

The Communications and Engagement Directorate is responsible for implementing the communication, media and engagement strategies, maximising positive communication opportunities, and promoting the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), its facilities and associated institutions.?

The Editorial Manager is responsible for maintaining the identity of the SCHN corporate image through written and online materials. The role is responsible for the development and execution of communications strategy, with a focus on internal communications, at an executive level to internal stakeholders.

• High level writing and editing skills

• High level verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with staff and community at all levels

• High-level organisational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to be self-directed and innovative

• Ability to script, film and edit videos.

• Ability to set priorities and achieve agreed objectives for both short-term and long-term projects

• Relevant experience in a media or internal communications role executing strategic communications strategy at an executive level

• A degree in a media relations and/or journalism, equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience

• Ability to rapidly understand complex issues

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.