About the agency
This award-winning PR agency is renowned for its expertise in technology, consumer, and corporate communications. Founded over 30 years ago, it is one of the largest independent PR agencies in the world. The agency operates across mixed sectors, with primary streams in technology, health, and consumer. With a strong reputation and an impressive client portfolio, the agency delivers high-impact campaigns that shape industry narratives. Their track record includes industry awards and recognition for innovative PR strategies and execution.
Benefits & Culture
The agency fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where teamwork and personal growth are at the forefront. With a presence in both Sydney and Melbourne, they prioritise a supportive work environment and encourage professional development. Employees benefit from mentoring programs, team-building initiatives, and cross-office collaboration.
Some of the benefits you will enjoy include:
- Time in lieu for overtime and major events
- 3pm Friday finishes during summer
- Additional leave benefits, including birthday leave, gifted Christmas leave, and extra annual leave for tenure (up to 5 additional days)
- Community Engagement Days (24 hours per year to support causes that matter to you)
- Paid study leave (up to 2 days per year for professional development)
- Culture Club wellness initiatives and social events
- New business bonus
About the job
This is a high-impact, 12-month Fixed Term Contract within a newly structured, high-growth team. As a Senior Account Director, you will be the ultimate strategic lead for a sophisticated portfolio of clients across Corporate, Financial Services, Private Equity, and Managed Funds. You will act as a key partner to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), providing a “steady hand” at the helm of the business unit while balancing top-tier client advisory with commercial management.
The role will involve:
- Act as the primary advisor to clients during the contract period, providing sophisticated corporate communications counsel, crisis management, and high-level IR strategy (including listed company narratives and shareholder engagement).
- Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team, taking direct responsibility for the professional evolution of an Account Manager and Senior Account Executive, ensuring a culture of excellence and high retention.
- Take full ownership of your group’s profitability during your tenure. You will manage high-level budgets, resource allocation, and long-term planning to ensure sustainable commercial health.
- Partner with SLT to identify organic growth opportunities and provide your strategic expertise for major new business pitches.
- Leverage an extensive, high-level network of tier-one Australian business, finance, and trade editors to secure market-moving coverage and positioning for your clients.
- Work alongside the SLT to refine agency operations, resource modelling, and service offerings to keep the agency at the forefront of the corporate PR landscape.
About you
- You are currently a Senior Account Director or a high-performing AD with significant experience in a reputable corporate PR agency or sophisticated in-house financial role.
- You possess an expert-level understanding of the Australian financial landscape, with deep experience in private equity, managed funds, or investment banking.
- You are highly adept at navigating complex, regulated corporate environments and have a proven track record in Investor Relations and listed company reporting.
- You understand the mechanics of agency profitability and are motivated by the challenge of growing a business unit.
- You are known for building team morale and navigating high-pressure environments with composure, acting as a role model for junior and mid-level staff.
- You hold high-level, long-standing relationships across the Australian business media landscape that you can leverage to drive immediate, top-tier results.
- You are comfortable stepping into a 12-month FTC, providing the seniority and stability required to lead a high-profile division with total autonomy and confidence.
Interested?
Apply to this role by clicking the button below. For more information, please get in touch:
- Email: sam@wearelatte.com
- Phone: +61 422 412 787
Our team reviews every application personally. If you don’t hear from us within 7 working days, it means we won’t be progressing your application this time.