AddressAccount Director - Community Stakeholder Engagement page is loaded Account Director - Community Stakeholder Engagement Apply locations Melbourne - 510 Church Street time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id R The purpose of this role is to build strong relationships with clients and to support senior leadership to drive and deliver on a client's public relations strategy. Oversees the development of plans, proposals, reports, creative briefs and other communication deliverables. The PR Account Director is a leadership role and responsible for people development. Works collaboratively across the agency and within the Dentsu business to ensure clients receive the best integrated public relations and communications solutions for their business.
Job Title:Account Director - Community Stakeholder EngagementJob Description:
dentsu is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.
Dentsu Creative operates in over 21 markets worldwide with more than 2,200 dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.
We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Account Director - Community Stakeholder Engagement with our high-performing t eam in Melbourne.
The role:
As the Community & Stakeholder Engagement Director, you will lead community and Stakeholder Engagement activity for our current client portfolio, with a focus on infrastructure and be a key driver in growing this area of our business.
You will be the owner and champion of strategies and theories on how to create a social licence for ideas, regulation, change, technology and infrastructure and share your knowledge across the wider business.
Core responsibilities :
Lead the development and implementation of strategies to engage and communicate with key stakeholders and communities
Lead a portfolio of clients in all day-to-day management, including key strategic counsel
Work hand in hand with the Head of Government and NFP and Chief of Public Relations, to drive new business development for the business
Be a champion of theory, technology and technique to engage constructively with communities and stakeholders
Prepare and deliver communications to maintain the project's reputation and promote project deliverables and objectives
Responsible for ensuring the profitability and growth of client accounts
Responsible for tenders and driving new business opportunities
A bit about you :
A minimum of 8 years+ experience working in community and Stakeholder Engagement, ideally with a big infrastructure project or Government experience
Strong connections in Australian business, Government, media, universities and the organisations' servicing big infrastructure or energy projects
Extensive experience working within a consultancy environment
Experience in all aspects of communications, working at all levels of seniority, spanning from senior client counsel, crisis management through to all aspects of project communications
Proven experience in leading and converting new business pitches plus the appetite to have this as a key part of your role at DCPR
What's in it for you:
Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our 'Be the Best You' policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up
The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
Become a champion for meaningful progress:
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless - we look forward to welcoming you.
Location:Melbourne - 510 Church StreetBrand:Dentsu CreativeTime Type:Full timeContract Type:Permanent Can't find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities.
We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what's next.
An invitation to team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way!
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