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Become a champion for meaningful progress as a Senior Account Director at dentsu creative PR!

Job Title:

Senior Account Director - PR

Job Description:

Do you have a knowledge of Australia’s agriculture and rural industries, coupled with significant public relations or communications experience? Do you want to be part of a skilled team that works on interesting projects for a diverse group of clients that make a difference?

This is a rare opportunity to do just that as a Senior Account Director for Dentsu Creative Public Relations.

Dentsu Creative Public Relations is a specialist public relations and communications agency with expertise covering agribusiness, sustainability, energy, the circular economy, finance, and regional Australia. For more than three decades we’ve built a reputation for excellence, working with corporations, governments, NGOs and communities to tackle some of the most vexing issues facing rural Australia. We work with our clients to drive change that builds a better future for our planet and its people.

Dentsu Creative Public Relations is part of a global connected community of PR, marketing, social media, creative and design experts in more than 30 markets worldwide.

We build strong relationships with our clients and work with them to develop and implement dynamic communications strategies that utilise traditional, digital and social channels to deliver meaningful outcomes and impressive results.

We are a close-knit team with a diverse range of skills and experience, and we love what we do. We care about our people and invest in their skills and career development. Being part of one of the largest, most forward-thinking communications networks in the world comes with excellent benefits, including an outstanding professional development program and generous HR benefits.

Our work environment also has the best of both worlds. We have a beautifully designed head office in Sydney that fosters creativity, and a flexible approach to work that supports individual productivity and wellbeing.

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.

What your typical day will look like:

As the Senior Account Director - PR, you are a senior manager with responsibility for leadership of the day-to-day servicing of clients with a focus on future growth.

The role requires skill and experience in people management, new business development, the experience to effectively manage any situation that may arise and be able to provide credible strategic counsel to a client at a senior level.

You must be fully capable of researching, preparing, presenting and implementing high quality new business proposals, while maintaining excellent media and writing skills.

Core responsibilities include:

• Spearheading and strengthening high-level client relationships, providing strategic counsel, and driving client satisfaction within a top-performing team
• Leading the development and execution of comprehensive communications plans, media strategies, and stakeholder engagement initiatives
• Overseeing the creation of high-impact content, including media releases, opinion pieces, case studies, website content, newsletters, briefing notes, presentations, fact sheets, and social media content
• Directing media relations efforts, collaborating with researchers and external stakeholders, and offering strategic communications advice to clients, including issues preparedness and crisis management
• Leading proposal and pitch development, devising innovative strategies, and crafting compelling approaches to secure new business opportunities

A bit about you:

• You have significant experience in PR, strategic communications, corporate affairs, or media, with a proven track record in project management and successful delivery
• Ideally, you have experience or a strong interest in farming/agriculture, environment, climate, sustainability, the food and fiber value chain, agrifood, or climate tech
• Your writing skills are outstanding, and you demonstrate versatility across various short and long-form content
• You possess a deep understanding of newsworthiness, can develop compelling angles, and effectively pitch ideas to media and project partners
• You are a strategic thinker and communicator, a problem solver, and an excellent networker, with exceptional relationship-building skills and attention to detail. You thrive in a proactive and collaborative team environment

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
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero

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.

Next Steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

Location:

Sydney

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent