FourQuarters is excited to bring to market a newly created Media Advisor role with a global trading provider dedicated to empowering traders, partners, and exchanges through innovative fintech solutions. As the business scales, our client is evolving its Communications, Brand, and PR strategies to create a cohesive and impactful presence across both its B2C and rapidly growing B2B markets.

Are you passionate about media relations and storytelling? Do you want to play a pivotal role in building and maintaining relationships with top-tier journalists? If this sounds like you, keep reading…

As a Media Advisor, you will be an integral part of the Marketing and Communications team, with a focus on securing media coverage and shaping the company’s external narrative. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive communicator with a proven track record in high-growth environments. If you have fresh, out-of-the-box ideas and want to contribute to an agile and dynamic team, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and influencers within the fintech and business sectors.
• Write and pitch compelling press releases, media content, blogs, and op-eds aligned with key business messaging.
• Support the execution of PR campaigns, and manage media events, conferences, and speaking opportunities to boost brand visibility.
• Monitor media coverage, track emerging trends, and provide actionable insights to refine media strategies and enhance brand recognition.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partner communications to ensure unified and consistent messaging.
• Develop and pitch media stories to secure top-tier coverage and elevate thought leadership pieces.
• Manage both proactive and reactive media interactions, maintaining consistent messaging during high-pressure situations.
• Create and maintain an editorial calendar to ensure timely media outreach that aligns with business goals.
• Regularly pitch media stories to achieve measurable media coverage tied to business objectives.

This role offers a chance to work within a talented Marketing and Communications team at a company that combines the agility of a startup with the expertise of an established industry leader. As the business continues to grow, there will be ample opportunities to develop your career further. The ideal candidate will be a driven and solutions-focused communicator with strong connections in the Australian media landscape. You’ll thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and excel under pressure.

To be considered for the role, you must have the following:

• Proven experience in media relations, public relations, or journalism, with a track record of securing media coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling press releases, media pitches, and storytelling content.
• Ability to manage both proactive and reactive media interactions, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.
• Experience with issues management, maintaining composure and clear messaging under pressure.
• A fast-paced, adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in an environment where no two days are the same.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use media coverage data to refine strategies.
• Hands-on experience creating media content, including articles, blogs, and thought leadership pieces.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working seamlessly with marketing, legal, and leadership teams.
• Ambitious, driven, and eager to take initiative and grow within the field of media relations.
• Knowledge of platform algorithms and best practices for optimizing content reach (desired).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.