Account Manager - Public Relations

Job Title: Account Manager - Public Relations
Job 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 Senior Account Manager with our Public Relations team in Sydney (Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane are also options!).
This opportunity sits in our Govt and NFP team, specialising delivering high profile behaviour change campaigns that drive meaningful impact in the communities in which we live.
With a diverse set of national and state high-profile clients, we work closely with state and the federal governments across a range of portfolios including social services, health, cyber security, aged care, defence and foreign affairs.
The role:
As the Account Manager (AM), you will be responsible for independently managing the implementation of ongoing pre-agreed activity involved in the basic day-to-day running of accounts within Dentsu Creative Public Relation’s Government and NFP pillar.
Core responsibilities:
Works closely with managers and team leadership to help plan and execute comprehensive behaviour change strategies.
Assists in developing and executing comprehensive Public Relations and communications programmes.
Builds strong client relationships, leading regular client communication and WIPs to provide insights and strategic solutions for our clients.
Monitors media coverage
Ability to write across a range of materials including press releases, news stories, articles, case studies and reports.
A bit about you:
You should have a good understanding of what makes news, how to develop story angles and be able to confidently develop all forms of communication/PR materials to a high standard. Your written materials should require little editing and you need to be fully conversant with how all forms of media work.
You should have the confidence and experience to provide your clients with strategic counsel on day-to-day issues, knowing when to seek input from more senior staff. You should also be capable of identifying, understanding and satisfying your clients’ needs and resolve problems where required.
As our next Account Manager, you will ensure tasks are completed effectively, work is carried out to the high standards set, deadlines are met, budgets are properly created and managed, above-average results are achieved and appropriately presented, and clients are happy.
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.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!
Location: Sydney - 20 Windmill Street
Brand: Dentsu Creative
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent