Freelance Senior Account Manager

ogilvyaus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Ogilvy Advertising in Sydney is seeking an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager for a freelance temporary assignment from October 2026 to end of 2026. You will manage day-to-day client relationships, lead integrated campaigns, and develop timelines and briefs.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3+ years in account management within creative or advertising agencies, strong client/stakeholder management, and excellent organisational skills. We encourage diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years' experience in account management within a creative, advertising, digital or integrated agency.
• Strong client management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Experience working with creative and production teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to jump in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as a trusted partner.
• Leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and touchpoints.
• Developing project timelines, scopes, budgets and workflow plans.
• Writing clear briefs and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and navigating competing priorities.
• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts and add value for clients.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Commercial acumen

Creative/production collaboration

Job description

Business unit: Ogilvy Advertising

Team: Account Management

Location: Sydney

Employment type: Freelance

We are a team of creative and strategic minds, driven by our purpose to create enduring brands and emerging ideas.

We partner with our clients to deliver strategic, creative work we are proud of.

We learn together, create together, win together, and most importantly, have fun together.

About the role

Ogilvy is looking for an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join our Sydney team on a freelance temporary basis from October - until end of 2026.

What you'll do

• Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as a trusted partner
• Leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and touchpoints
• Developing project timelines, scopes, budgets and workflow plans
• Writing clear briefs and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard
• Managing stakeholder expectations and navigating competing priorities
• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts and add value for clients

What you'll bring

• 2-3+ years' experience in account management within a creative, advertising, digital or integrated agency
• Strong client management and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Experience working with creative and production teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to jump in where needed

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.

If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail]