Account Director (Ogilvy PR)

Be part of the largest and only truly integrated communications agency in Australia and New Zealand.  

Agile is our always-on. Design your work week and come together as a team when it matters most.  

Play your part in a brilliant company culture built on teamwork, creativity, and fun.  

At Ogilvy PR, we work with some of the biggest brands in the world to deliver earned-led creativity that drives real brand and business impact. Whether it be creative development, brand strategy, public relations, influencer engagement, events and activations, social and digital strategies, we have it all and we’re looking for curious, brave, and enthusiastic minds who share our philosophy and want to bring something unique to the table. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a dynamic Account Director (or an experienced SAM ready to step up) to join our team of brand storytellers. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take a leadership role across clients like KFC and Coca-Cola, as well as other exciting consumer tech, entertainment, and/or lifestyle brands.   

If you have experience in communication consulting or a related field and a proven track record in client and team leadership, we want to hear from you!   

As a senior leader in our organisation, you will be at the forefront of shaping brand strategy and offering high-level counsel to our clients. You will be an expert project manager and thrive on nurturing and developing top-performing teams, combining a mastery of the fundamentals with a passion for insight-driven consultancy.  

You will be the inspiring leader who guides our talented team in crafting strategies that encompass publicity, media relations, social media and influencer engagement, content creation, and immersive brand experiences. Your ability to collaborate, lead, and guide teams, partners and stakeholders will be key to delivering exceptional results for our clients.  

If you're ready to create an impact for some of the most exciting brands in the industry, we’d love to meet you! 

Key Responsibilities 

• Play a key role in building and crafting campaigns that work across all channels, steering brand strategy and providing high-level client counsel. 
• Operate as a subject matter expert, applying consulting expertise and industry knowledge across the technology landscape.  
• Understand what it takes to deliver the vision, performance and growth requirements of the business.
• Develop and deliver internal programs to strengthen company culture and team performance. 

About You

• You have an interesting story to tell and want to contribute to our business using your extensive experience across the communications landscape.  
• You know what it takes to tell stories that matter, then create great content and build effective campaigns around them.
• You understand how to build and protect a brand through corporate communications.
• You bring passion to your work and love to make things happen.
• You have an enquiring mindset and uncover all sides of the story.
• You bring empathy and humility to all situations because you are a people person.
• You create value and always keep your eyes on the prize.
• You communicate clearly and transparently with your team. 

About Ogilyy PR

Ogilvy PR is the largest integrated communications agency in Australia and New Zealand. Our team is made up of more than 100 specialists with expertise in consumer PR, corporate and business, government relations, social and digital strategy, and sustainability communication.  

We place earned creativity at the heart of the work we do for our clients, and we enjoy long-term relationships with our clients based on mutual respect, partnership, and measurable business impact.   

About the Offer

• A hybrid working environment to make sure work is working for you. 
• A tailored personal development plan to help you identify and achieve your goals, coupled with a dedicated manager to support your career and personal development.
• A monthly allowance for your mobile phone or home internet connection. 
• Additional time off including your birthday, summer Fridays, and loyalty leave. As well as Ogilvy PR Day. Yep, it’s a thing.
• We offer discounted rates with Insurance and fitness providers.  
• Yoga meditation, and wellbeing programs to help keep your mind in shape.
• Confidential counselling support if your personal or professional life throws you a curveball.
• There are reward programs to acknowledge achievement and loyalty.
• We’ll give you a bonus for bringing other talented people into the business.
• Access to discounts and vouchers for big household name brands via our benefits platform, perkSPACE. 

If you like what you’ve read so far, maybe it’s time we chatted. 

We’re here to help if you need any support through the interview process.  

Ogilvy PR is an inclusive opportunity employer offering a diverse and welcoming workplace. We encourage people of all abilities, backgrounds, identities and orientations to apply.