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Form of work- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ROLE - THIRD HEMISPHERE
Position
Account Executive - PR & EA
Reports to
Media Director
Supported by
Third Hemisphere team plus consultants and advisors
Location
Flexible hybrid work from home and Sydney office
Date
January (or ASAP)
Term
Full-time
Compensation
Monthly compensation, paid in AUD
Compensation range will depend on experience level, location, and work arrangement for qualified candidate
- THE OPPORTUNITY
Join Mumbrella's 2023 "Boutique Agency of the Year" and work with Mumbrella's 2023 "PR Professional of the Year" and help us grow into APAC's #1 climate, tech, and finance PR Agency!
This is more than just a PR role. You will be applying your 1-3 years’ relevant PR experience to helping our clients shape a more sustainable and progressive future for us all.
Third Hemisphere attracts clients such as Australia's largest climate tech venture capital fund, the world’s most advanced laser fusion energy company, and Australia's first ethical superannuation fund.
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 aspires to rise quickly through the ranks, access regular hands-on training, and constantly try your hand at new tasks and skills - read on!
- WHO WE ARE
Third Hemisphere 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.
The domain expertise of our pre-IPO and ASX-listed clients covers the gamut of fintech, deep tech, sustainability, energy, investment funds, and the broader capital markets.
- WHY WORK WITH US?
- Purpose: Work with clients who are transforming the world
- Constant training: Clear career path with constant training and skill development
- Growth opportunities: Rapid expansion provides an unprecedented option to turbocharge your career progression and shape your own destiny
- 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
Abilities
- Strong communication skills in written and oral forms across a range of situations
- Ability to distil large amounts of information into key points including performing data analysis or interpretation of figures and statistics where required
- 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
- Outstanding organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios, including managing up where required
Soft Skills
- Impressive emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise
- 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
- ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall
- Interpersonal skills, e.g. Relationship with co-workers, ability to delegate
- Approach to work, e.g. Enthusiasm, ownership of work outcomes, coachability
- Time management, e.g. Punctuality, efficiency, performing tasks on deadline
- Willingness to ask for help, e.g. Where something is unclear
- Strategic thinking, e.g. With clients, in pitches
- Use of systems, software, and processes, e.g. Google docs for file management, Monday.com for task management, Whatsapp for comms, and Hubspot for distribution
- Teamwork & admin, e.g. Helping operations run seamlessly when other staff are out of office, or workload needs to be spread
Admin
- Coordinate and manage executives' calendars, prioritise commitments and optimise schedules.
- Prepare agendas, take meeting minutes, and distribute relevant documents.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews, photo shoots, and other logistical activities as needed.
- Research, update, and maintain company databases as required
- Act as a liaison between the executive and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear and efficient communication.
- Manage Third Hemisphere systems and procedures such as Monday.com, Google Drive, Meltwater, Whatsapp, Hubspot, and others
- Assist with travel plans, including flights, accommodations, and transportation.
- Manage and organise executives' email correspondence.
- Handle personal projects and initiatives as requested by the executive.
Client account support
- Manage client WIPs, e.g. Document and share key insights from client meetings, ensuring timely and proactive communication.
- Assist with media briefing notes and media training as required
- Provide timely and proactive day-to-day client support & comms
- Manage comms between clients and media
- Create client coverage reports
Business development assistance
- Build rapport and credibility with existing and new clients
- Maintain a database of leads, tracking their progress and interactions with the company
- Provide regular updates on lead generation activities, including pipeline status.
- Prepare business proposals to potential clients, outlining the value and solutions Third Hemisphere can provide
Writing & Editing
- Media content creation (final copy), e.g. Media releases, blogs, editorials, client media commentary
- Media pitching content, e.g. Journalist pitches such as newsjacking
- Strategic client content, e.g. Strategy Decks, briefing notes, Coveragebook Reports, client advice
- Interviewing clients to extract info, e.g. RFIs
- Editing, e.g. Client commentary, writing from other staff
- Research more broadly, e.g. When instructed for a written piece
Media relations
- Building new journalist relationships, e.g. Researching important journalists and reaching out for an initial conversation
- Managing existing journalist relationships, e.g. Coordinating interviews, managing concerns, responding promptly
- Maintaining journalist databases, e.g. Managing/updating Meltwater and Hubspot databases
- INTERESTED? HERE’S HOW TO APPLY…
If you’re ticking boxes on all of the above, please apply by sending your resume and completed writing exercise to us at:
Email: **@ThirdHemisphere.agency
- FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THIRD HEMISPHERE…
Website: https://www.thirdhemisphere.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdhemisphere/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thirdhemisphere/
