- Pay
- A$63–95k
- Where
- Sydney, New South Wales, GB · GB
- Level
- Senior
An exceptional opportunity for a senior Senior Account Director to shape the future of PR & Communications in Sydney.
A fast-growing communications startup is building its senior client team, and it needs a Senior Account Director who can run high-stakes accounts without a playbook.
PR & Communications in Sydney has shifted hard towards integrated, always-on campaigns, and clients now expect strategic counsel alongside the media relationships.
This is a flat, founder-led business where a Senior Account Director sets direction rather than waits for one.
Here's what you'll be doing: Lead a portfolio of client accounts, owning strategy, delivery and the relationship end to end Build and pitch communications strategies that tie directly to client business goals Manage and mentor account executives and account managers, reviewing their work before it goes out the door Draft and refine press materials, briefing documents and crisis statements under tight deadlines Pitch stories to journalists and producers across Sydney's media landscape, and track coverage against KPIs Spot new business opportunities within existing accounts and help shape proposals for prospective clients Here are the skills you'll need: Several years running client accounts within PR & Communications, ideally at agency or in-house senior level A sharp news sense.
You know what makes a story and what drops it Confidence presenting to clients and pushing back on a brief that won't work Strong writing across press releases, speeches and executive statements Comfort with ambiguity.
Startup pace means priorities shift, and a Senior Account Director needs to adapt without losing momentum Line management experience, or a clear readiness to take it on Key perks and benefits: Salary of A$63,000 to A$94,500, depending on experience Equity in the business, so the upside is shared Hybrid working, with flexible hours built around how you work best A genuine learning and development budget to use on courses, conferences or coaching Remote-friendly culture for the days you're not in the Sydney office Why pursue a career in PR & Communications?
Sydney remains one of the strongest markets in the region for PR & Communications, with demand for people who can think strategically and still write a decent press release.
Good practitioners move quickly here, from account management into leadership, often faster than in other sectors.
Few industries reward sharp thinking and a calm head under pressure quite like this one.
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