Pr Account Manager

Dentsuaegis; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunity to lead high-impact HR/PR\

Collaborative, inclusive workplace

Job summary

Burson, part of WPP, is seeking an experienced Public Relations Corporate Account Manager to join the Sydney team. You’ll lead day-to-day client relationships across corporate and integrated accounts, acting as a trusted and responsive point of contact.

You will manage account delivery, including timelines, budgets, priorities and quality, support crisis communications, develop strategic plans, draft high-quality content, and mentor junior staff while contributing to new business proposals.

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

Media Relations

Strategic Communications

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Public Relations Corporate Account Manager – Sydney

Location: Sydney

What you’ll do

• 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

Experience that contributes to success

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive salary and generous staff benefits
• Flexible work arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance
• Opportunities to lead high-impact projects that shape the education sector
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values innovation and professional growth

About the organisation

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Public Relations Corporate Account Manager to join the team. This corporate focused role has a strong emphasis on technology and reputation, delivering integrated communications and partnering closely with senior leaders and clients in fast-moving and often highly regulated environments.

Location: Sydney

What you’ll do

• 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

Experience that contributes to success

• Experience operating at Account Manager level within PR, corporate communications, or agency environments
• Strong background in issues & crisis communications

Qualifications

• Experience managing existing accounts with a focus on growth, retention, and customer success
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce and HubSpot, including pipeline management and forecasting

Why join us

We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development within a global network.

How to apply

For more information about this role, please contact our recruitment partner. Applications close at a future date