Corporate PR Account Director

Ogilvy Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Leading AI tools

Inclusive culture

Career development

Extra time off

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and rewards

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Ogilvy Australia in Sydney seeks an experienced Client Partner / Account Director for a 12-month contract to lead a major corporate client. You will steer the client relationship, define strategic direction for communications, and oversee delivery of campaigns and media relations across the team.

Working with the Ogilvy PR Corporate team in Sydney and The Brand Agency team in Perth, you will coordinate multimodal programs, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• PR and communications experience at Account Director level.
• Strong experience leading corporate communications accounts and senior client relationships.
• Experience working across business, technology, or other complex corporate environments.
• Excellent understanding of the Australian media landscape and senior media relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking with confident, practical client counsel.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong campaign leadership, project management, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to bring together multiple teams to deliver integrated work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day senior client relationship and act as a trusted communications adviser.
• Set the strategic direction for communications activity and translate client objectives into campaigns and plans.
• Oversee delivery of corporate communications, media relations, and integrated campaigns.
• Coordinate activity with Sydney and Perth teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, workshops, and strategic discussions.
• Identify proactive opportunities to build reputation, influence and engagement.
• Provide senior counsel across media, issues, and corporate communications.
• Oversee the development of high-quality communications materials and outputs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior media and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support more junior team members.

Skills

Account Director level experience

Corporate communications leadership

Senior client relationship management

Media relations expertise

Strategic thinking and counsel

Written and verbal communication

Campaign leadership and delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-team coordination

Job description

Employment type: 12-month contract, with potential to extend

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced Client Partner / Account Director to join our Sydney team on a 12-month contract , supporting a new corporate client.

You’ll take a senior role in leading the client relationship and overseeing the strategic direction and delivery of communications activity. Working closely with the client, you’ll bring a strong understanding of corporate communications, media and stakeholder engagement to help navigate complex issues and turn them into compelling stories and opportunities.

You’ll work closely with the Ogilvy PR Corporate team in Sydney , as well as The Brand Agency team in Perth , bringing teams together to deliver integrated, high-quality work for the client.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Ogilvy PR’s Corporate team is a specialist group of business and technology communications Consultants.

We are storytellers, communicators, opinion-shapers, thinkers and makers who understand how to uncover the story behind a business and turn it into meaningful communications.

For this project, you’ll be helping a major organisation communicate complex topics clearly and effectively to media, stakeholders and broader audiences.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the day-to-day senior client relationship and act as a trusted communications adviser.
• Set the strategic direction for communications activity and translate client objectives into clear campaigns and plans.
• Oversee delivery of corporate communications, media relations, and integrated campaigns.
• Work closely with the Ogilvy PR team in Sydney and The Brand Agency team in Perth to coordinate activity and ensure seamless delivery.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, workshops, and strategic discussions.
• Identify proactive opportunities to build reputation, influence, and engagement.
• Provide senior counsel across media, issues and corporate communications.
• Oversee the development of high-quality communications materials and campaign outputs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior media and key stakeholders.
• Stay closely connected to the client’s business, industry, competitors, issues, and broader landscape.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and within scope.
• Mentor and support more junior team members where required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• PR and communications experience at Account Director level .
• Strong experience leading corporate communications accounts and senior client relationships.
• Experience working across business, technology, or other complex corporate environments.
• Excellent understanding of the Australian media landscape and strong senior media relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to provide confident, practical counsel to clients.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong campaign leadership, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to bring together multiple teams and disciplines to deliver integrated work.
• A calm, proactive, and collaborative approach, with the ability to navigate complex or fast-moving issues.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE OGILVY

• Global opportunities – Access career pathways, projects and connections across the Ogilvy and WPP network.
• Leading AI tools – Exclusive access to WPP Open, our global AI platform.
• Inclusive culture – A workplace where everyone can belong and thrive.
• Career development – Personalised growth plans, coaching and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Extra time off – Birthday leave and Summer Fridays.
• Wellbeing support – Health and fitness discounts, wellbeing programs and mindfulness resources.
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counselling support.
• Recognition and rewards – Celebrating great work and contribution.
• Exclusive discounts – Savings on major brands through perkSPACE.

At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.

We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.