Corporate PR & Crisis Manager (Fintech focus)

Burson Auto Parts; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burson, part of WPP, seeks an experienced Public Relations Corporate Account Manager to lead day-to-day client relationships across corporate and integrated accounts, delivering strategic communications for fintech and regulated industries.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of global brands, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with senior leaders to shape narratives, manage risk, and produce high‑quality media materials in a hybrid Melbourne environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Account Manager level within PR, corporate communications, or agency environments.
• Strong background in issues & crisis communications.
• Experience working across fintech or financial services (or other regulated industries).
• Proven ability to manage clients and provide strategic counsel in high-pressure environments.
• Strong writing skills across corporate and media materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client relationships across corporate and integrated accounts, acting as a trusted and responsive point of contact
• Manage account delivery, including project timelines, budgets, priorities and quality control
• Support issues and crisis communications, including monitoring, risk assessment, message development and response planning
• Develop strategic communications plans tailored to different audiences, channels and business objectives
• Draft and oversee high quality content, including media materials, stakeholder communications, executive messaging and thought leadership
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations while building strong relationships with journalists
• Collaborate with specialist teams to deliver integrated social and digital campaigns
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to new business proposals and strategic recommendations

Skills

Account management

Crisis communications

Corporate communications

Writing skills

Job description

Burson, part of WPP, seeks an experienced Public Relations Corporate Account Manager to lead day-to-day client relationships across corporate and integrated accounts, delivering strategic communications for fintech and regulated industries.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of global brands, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with senior leaders to shape narratives, manage risk, and produce high‑quality media materials in a hybrid Melbourne environment.