Group Account Director, Integrated Campaigns (Hybrid)

Praytell Strategy, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Global exposure and collaboration

20 days of annual leave + holidays

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Praytell is seeking a Group Account Director for a fixed-term, full-time role in Melbourne. You will lead strategic direction for multiple high-value client accounts, mentor a PR and communications team, and serve as senior client partner.

The role focuses on driving business growth, securing new opportunities, and delivering earned-first integrated campaigns. In-office three days per week with flexibility and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an integrated agency or communications environment.
• Proven track record of developing and executing integrated PR campaigns that drive results.
• Experience leading a team, managing major accounts, and driving business growth.
• Strong industry relationships and history of successful new business development.
• Expertise in navigating the Australian media landscape, stakeholder relations, and crisis communications.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of multiple high-value client accounts, ensuring outstanding service, creative excellence, and measurable results.
• Oversee and mentor a team of PR and communications professionals, fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring seamless project delivery.
• Act as the senior client partner, providing strategic counsel, navigating challenges, and identifying opportunities to elevate client success.
• Drive business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities within existing accounts and developing new client relationships.
• Champion innovative, earned-first creative thinking, pushing boundaries to deliver best-in-class integrated communications campaigns.
• Oversee account profitability, budget management, and resource allocation to ensure financial and operational efficiency.
• Represent Praytell within the Australian market, engaging with media, industry stakeholders, and potential talent to enhance our agency profile.
• Contribute to shaping the agency’s culture, driving collaboration, and embedding best practices in leadership, mentorship, and professional development.

Skills

Integrated agency experience

Team leadership

Business development

Stakeholder relations

Crisis communications

Budget forecasting

Job description

Praytell is seeking a Group Account Director for a fixed-term, full-time role in Melbourne. You will lead strategic direction for multiple high-value client accounts, mentor a PR and communications team, and serve as senior client partner.

The role focuses on driving business growth, securing new opportunities, and delivering earned-first integrated campaigns. In-office three days per week with flexibility and global collaboration.