Account Executive

Publicis Groupe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wholeself wellbeing program

Publicis Liberté flexibility

Marcel platform access

15,000+ learning programs

Job summary

Herd MSL, part of Publicis Groupe ANZ, is seeking a curious, proactive Account Executive to work across a portfolio of iconic brands in consumer PR. This hands-on role supports press office, media pitching, campaigns, events and influencer activity, and thrives when storytelling lands in the media.

You’ll join a values-led, flexible team that encourages balance and learning, with access to global resources, mentoring from senior staff, and ongoing development across our Marcel AI platform and

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in PR, comms, media, marketing or similar (agency, in-house or internships).
• Strong interest in consumer PR and storytelling.
• Confidence pitching to media.
• Great writing and attention to detail.
• Organised, collaborative and proactive.
• Curious, eager to learn and open to feedback.
• Bonus: social, influencer or content experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor news and culture to spot opportunities for clients.
• Draft media materials (press releases, alerts, story angles).
• Pitch to journalists and build media relationships.
• Support campaigns, events, influencer and project work.
• Manage day-to-day account tasks (WIPs, reporting, tracking).
• Contribute ideas across press office and creative campaigns.
• Collaborate with senior team members across multiple accounts.

Skills

PR experience

Media pitching

Storytelling

Writing

Attention to detail

Organised

Curious and eager to learn

Influencer/content experience

Job description

Company description

Herd MSL represents one of Australia’s largest and most awarded group of agencies. Part of Publicis Groupe ANZ and global PR network MSL, Herd MSL has more than 21 years in the market and has achieved multiple agency and campaign wins and Cannes Awards for creativity – including PRIA’s 2022 Agency Team of the Year.

We work with an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from established multinational technology companies and leading consumer and corporate brands to innovative industry leaders and state and federal government departments.

At Herd MSL, we encourage our people to work in a way that provides balance, and we pride ourselves in fostering a behavior-led approach to flexibility. We are fun and fast-paced and thrive in a learning-based culture.

Overview

Job Description

Join Herd MSL (part of Publicis Groupe ANZ) and kick start your career in consumer PR. We’re looking for a curious, proactive Account Executive who’s keen to work across a portfolio of iconic brands.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll support everything from press office and media pitching to campaigns, events and influencer activity. If you love culture, storytelling and seeing your ideas land in the media — this is your space.

Responsibilities

• Monitornewsandculturetospotopportunitiesforclients
• Draftmediamaterials(pressreleases,alerts,storyangles)
• Pitchtojournalistsandbuildmediarelationships
• Supportcampaigns,events,influencerandprojectwork
• Manageday-to-dayaccounttasks(WIPs,reporting,tracking)
• Contributeideasacrosspressofficeandcreativecampaigns
• Collaboratewithseniorteammembersacrossmultipleaccounts

Qualifications

• ~1–2+yearsinPR,comms,media,marketingorsimilar(agency,in-houseorinternships)
• StronginterestinconsumerPRandstorytelling
• Confidencepitchingtomedia
• Greatwritingandattentiontodetail
• Organised,collaborativeandproactive
• Curious,eagertolearnandopentofeedback
• Bonus:social,influencerorcontentexperience

Work with global brands, learn from industry leaders and grow your career in a supportive, values-led team (Show Up Fearless, Stay Curious, Be Kind, Go Home Proud).

Additional information

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
• Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/.
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [e-mail]; your personal information will be kept confidential.