Strategic PR & Corporate Affairs Lead—Crisis & Fintech

Elexia Communications; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global learning programs

Career pathways across Burson/WPP

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader focused on protecting reputation and driving growth for clients. We’re seeking an experienced Public Relations Corporate Account Manager to lead complex fintech and regulated briefs in a fast-moving environment from Sydney.

You’ll manage day-to-day client relationships, plan strategic campaigns, draft high-quality materials and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver integrated communications that cut through public narratives.

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

Client counsel

Written communications

Job description

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader focused on protecting reputation and driving growth for clients. We’re seeking an experienced Public Relations Corporate Account Manager to lead complex fintech and regulated briefs in a fast-moving environment from Sydney.

You’ll manage day-to-day client relationships, plan strategic campaigns, draft high-quality materials and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver integrated communications that cut through public narratives.