Senior Account Manager

Communications Collective
PR and communications Senior Account / Account Manager
What your typical day will look like?
We are looking for a public relations and communications Account Manager / Senior Account Manager to work across our property, architecture, design and arts portfolio. As the SAM/AM, there is very little happening on your clients’ accounts that you are not aware of or involved in which means you’ll need to be able to jump seamlessly from public relations and strategic communications planning to project management, reporting, optimisation and quality control.
As the main day-to-day contact for your clients, it’s important to build relationships of trust so that you can thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires experience working with the media to achieve widespread press coverage and results for clients.
Key responsibilities include:
? Development and implementation of creative communications strategies spanning media, content, social media, event ideation, partnerships and collaborations
? Oversight of social media accounts for clients across a mix of channels, including paid campaigns
? Staying up to date with key trends, news and communications technology relevant to your clients
? Proactively identifying and creating editorial opportunities for clients including ideation, drafting media releases, media pitching, management of media interviews and briefings
? Briefing work into other team members where applicable and management of production and delivery
? Ensuring a high standard of work is delivered and client objectives are met
A bit about you:
? 4+ years’ experience in PR, external communications or journalism
? Strong understanding of the media landscape within Australia
? Confident pitching to media with experience in media relations; achieving editorial
coverage is essential
? Excellent organisation skills and experience delivering integrated campaigns across
editorial, social media and events
? Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to engage with your
audience
? Ideally, you have an interest in property, architecture, and the arts
What’s in it for you?
? All the tools, equipment and resources you need to be successful in your role and to support your ongoing learning and development as well as future career progression
? The opportunity to build working relationships with a diverse, industry-leading, client base with mentoring from dynamic and experienced leaders
? You’ll be joining a close-knit team that values creativity, collaboration and purpose
? We encourage and fully support flexible working as part of our wellness program
? We hope you’ll join us on regular team experiences, including relaxation days, team
lunches, Friday drinks and attendance at cultural events
? We have a bright, open plan and dog-friendly office at The Commons Collingwood and
the flexibility to work from offices around Melbourne and Sydney
A bit about us
Communications Collective is one of Australia’s premier communications agencies, shaping the property, architecture, design, arts and culture sectors nationally.
Based in Collingwood and the Commons, our team of specialists approach each project as global thinkers, motivated to achieve industry-leading results for our clients through creative and strategic communications campaigns. Joining our team offers you the opportunity to manage high-profile and large multinational clients while enjoying a boutique agency culture.
With decades of collective expertise, our dynamic team members work both autonomously and collaboratively, bringing their refreshing perspectives to every endeavor. Our people-first culture lies at the heart of our business and ensures that every person’s work is valued.
Next steps:
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now.
If you’ve got any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, please email our General Manager Claire Colclough - ******@communicationscollective.com.au