Corporate PR Senior Account Director

Our global PR agency, FleishmanHillard, is looking for a Snr Business Director to support its highly regarded and growing corporate practice. 

A recent agency of the year finalist, we're producing stellar corporate work and have an enviable culture. Locally, we're part of a big creative group (TBWA) and regularly work alongside creatives, planners, digital, content and tech specialists and more to produce impressive campaigns in a fun, supportive environment. 

The role will see you working on enviable brands and businesses and requires a strategic, nimble mindset to develop and implement innovative PR strategies within a team of talented and driven consultants. You'll also play a key role in the management, running and continued growth of the practice with the guidance of the Head of Corporate Communications. 

The successful applicant will be required to: 

• Lead accounts from a planning and performance perspective 
• Identify and convert opportunities and actively participate in new business 
• Provide considered counsel across corporate reputation, crisis and issues management 
• Work directly with senior clients as a trusted advisor 
• Produce high quality written communications every time 
• Be a truly inspiring mentor to and develop people's skills to a best practice level 

You'll be will be required to have: 

• 7+ years’ experience in communications in-house or agency 
• A keen interest in the key trends driving the Australian corporate landscape 
• Highly honed writing and content development skills across varied audiences and channels 
• Strong analytical skills and a can-do attitude 
• Demonstrable team and people management experience  
• Experience in one or more of the following: financial/investor relations, healthcare, enterprise technology or listed companies. Transferable skills from related industries will be considered 
• An interest in politics and government relations would be highly-desirable 

This is your chance to be part of a forward-looking and exciting agency that values people, has all the perks of a big agency, with ample opportunity for mentorship and career growth.