Position- Account Director / Senior Account Director
- Role based in Australia, Sydney.
Work: Remote
OUR CLIENT attracts clients such as Asia’s leading fintech community platform, Southeast Asia’s premier travel technology company, and a global pioneer in cross-border investing technology.
And because we are rapidly-expanding, you will have almost unlimited growth opportunities as you work directly with the founder and executive team.
So if you’re a fast-starter who has risen quickly through the ranks of your last PR agency, and have aspirations to run your own country division or agency one day - read on!
WHO WE ARE
OUR CLIENT is a specialist climate, technology and finance PR agency for innovators and leaders who are breaking new ground, and changing the world for the better.
Our purpose is to leave a positive global legacy through being an agency of change, influence, and impact for our clients.
We help challenger brands become category leaders through strategic and consistent coverage in tier-1 and industry-specific media, delivered by media, technology, impact, and capital markets experts.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Purpose: Work with clients who are transforming the world
Growth opportunities: Help to drive and lead our rapid expansion, including potentially even running an industry or country division in the future Empowerment: Flexible and supportive environment to build and challenge you Access to leadership: Work with and learn directly from the founder and exec team
Flexibility: Set your own schedule that works for you
Good humans only: Unwaveringly supportive, inclusive, and friendly culture
WHAT YOU BRING
Qualifications & Experience
Five to 10 years’ PR agency experience managing clients and engaging in business development, preferably in B2B, technology, and finance industries
A wide range of tier-1 business and trade media contacts
A portfolio of high-quality writing covering a broad range of complex topics in various structures, e.g. editorials, media releases, blogs, key messaging documents
A desire to rapidly progress your career, run your own show, and pave your own path
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, e.g. Public Relations, Media, Journalism, Commerce, Finance
Exceptional Communication & Relationship Building
Exceptional professional communication skills in written and oral forms across a range of scenarios
Ability to distil large amounts of information into key points, including performing data analysis or interpretation of figures and statistics
Strong research capabilities including accurately and appropriately sourcing all work
The aptitude to build a network of influencers and media commentators and connect these with different clients to fulfil commercial objectives
The ability to empathise and clearly communicate in multiple directions within the team, including delegating and managing up as required
The ability to empathise and clearly communicate with clients and journalists in a way that makes them feel heard and valued
Outstanding Project Management
Outstanding organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios profitably by following and developing workflow processes on project management software such as Monday.com, Asana, Trello, etc.
Proven experience in planning, executing, and reporting on PR projects, while meticulously tracking and communicating adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards to clients
Proficient in leveraging project management tools to facilitate team communication, task assignment, and progress monitoring, fostering a collaborative project environment that enhances client satisfaction.
Soft Skills
Impressive emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise
Willingness to be open and transparent, for the purpose of creating harmony and alignment within the team
A passion for the media, critical debate, diplomacy, and current affairs
A flair for creativity, strategic thinking, and innovation
A commercially-aware and business-savvy approach
An ability to think critically, offer solutions and advice, and work autonomously without supervision or being pushed
