PR Senior Account Executive - Corporate

We. Communications (Australia); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Birthday leave

Summer Fridays

Volunteer leave

Office level-up leave

Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 access

Enhanced health and wellness program

Job summary

A leading Australian PR agency is seeking a Senior Account Executive for corporate communications. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in PR and a passion for building media relationships. Responsibilities include managing campaigns, pitching stories, and collaborating with teams to elevate client reputation. This position offers a hybrid work model, career development opportunities, and popular cultural benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in PR, comms or media (agency preferred).
• Experience working with financial and professional services brands.
• A strong writer with a nose for news who enjoys shaping stories.
• Proactive and curious with the ability to lead when needed.

Responsibilities

• Help bring corporate PR campaigns to life, always with the client’s goals in mind.
• Pitch stories and build media relationships.
• Collaborate closely with all agency teams to deliver great work.

Skills

Media relationship building

Copywriting

Strategic thinking

Reputation management

Team collaboration

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Looking to take the next step in your PR career – with real clients, real stories and real impact? We’re after a smart, driven, and switched-on Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our Corporate PR team.

This role is ideal for someone who’s grown confident in the basics and wants to stretch their strategic thinking and reputation management muscles. You’ll write sharp copy, pitch with purpose, join in on strategy sessions and help keep the press engine running smoothly. You’ll be comfortable managing your own workload, but you’ll be a team player through and through, working collaboratively with our team. You’ll know when to take initiative – and when to check in. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Help bring corporate and corpsumer PR campaigns to life – from idea to execution, always with the client’s goals in mind
• Pitch stories that land – we’re seeking someone who has a genuine interest in building connections with journalists and influencers that matter, writing compelling angles and building media relationships
• Writing that connects people – whether it’s a media pitch, press release, Q&A, LinkedIn post or internal brief
• Think and strategise – spot trends and turn insights into actions to uplift clients’ reputation
• Keep teams accountable – update WIPs, prepare reports, track timelines and keep the team one step ahead
• Collaboration, collaboration, collaboration – work closely with all agency teams to deliver great work, together

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in PR, comms or media (agency preferred)
• Experience working with financial and professional services brands
• A strong writer with a nose for news, who enjoys shaping stories and hitting the right tone
• Someone who knows how to work with journalists and build media relationships
• A team player – collaborative, respectful and fun to work with
• Someone who is proactive, curious and ready to take the lead when needed
• A genuine interest in corporate PR, reputation and how brands show up in the world

Why Join We.?

As one of the largest independent communications and integrated marketing agencies in Australia, We. Communications believes in the power of people, storytelling, and connection to move audiences toward positive action.

At We., we're independent, people-driven, and passionate about the power of communications to ignite positive change. We’re proud of the award-winning work we deliver across technology, health, consumer and corporate sectors - work that not only starts conversations but also delivers real business results.

Our Australian team is a powerhouse of talent and we’ve got some impressive silverware too:

• ‘Best Agency in Asia Pacific’ - PRWeek Global Awards - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
• ‘Midsize Consultancy of the Year’ – Provoke Awards, 2021; Finalist 2023 & 2024
• ‘Large Agency of Year’ – Mumbrella CommsCon – Finalist 2024
• ‘PR Consultancy of the Year’ – ANZ PRWeek/Campaign Asia Awards - 2022
• ‘Global Technology Agency of the Year’ – PRovoke Awards, 2022

If you are looking for a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values work-life balance, career development and team culture, We. Communications is the place for you! We offer enhanced benefits that you will have access to, including:

• A hybrid working model (remote and onsite working days)
• Birthday leave
• Summer Fridays
• Volunteer leave
• Office level-up leave
• Access to WHEREFIT (our health and wellness program)
• Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 access
• Commitment to DEI

Our Commitments:

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion are core to who we are. At We., we celebrate differences in all forms and are committed to creating a space where everyone can thrive - regardless of age, race, gender, or background. Let’s build a more inclusive future together. Ready to take the next step? We’re excited to meet you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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