Elysée Collective – PR Account Manager – Luxury, Lifestyle

About the agency

Élysée (a-lee-say) Collective is a full-service comms agency specialising in delivering exceptional coverage for luxury brands across travel, beauty, hospitality and lifestyle – led by Alice Moore (Travel Weekly PR Woman of the Year 2023). Working at this agency offers a front-row seat to the world of luxury PR, where you’ll collaborate on a star-studded portfolio of iconic global brands to secure the best editorial coverage, craft high-profile collaborations and curate once-in-a-lifetime events.

Beyond driving top-tier coverage, you’ll be tasked with thinking outside the box to execute A-list brand collaborations and influencer partnerships. From planning launches from to strategically shaping the unveiling of a new luxury brand to the Australian market, you’ll be at the centre of creating the most exclusive moments for luxury brands.

This is the ideal agency for someone with a passion for the world of luxury, with strong editorial instincts and a knack for knowing what makes headlines. From 5-star hotels and premium skincare to French champagne houses and luxury luggage, the agency’s portfolio encompasses some of the most prestigious global brands in travel, beauty, beverages and lifestyle. Clients include the likes of Aman, Six Senses, Antler, Perrier-Jouët and Trudon Candles, to name just a few. With a high-trust, high-energy environment, Élysée Collective offers a unique opportunity to work within a team and grow professionally without the corporate red tape of larger agencies.

Benefits & Culture

Élysée Collective boasts a high-performing and tight-knit team built around a culture of trust, collaboration and mutual respect. Unlike traditional agencies, Élysée Collective doesn’t operate in silos. Team members work cross functionally across a diverse portfolio, gaining hands-on experience and the opportunity to create and lead high-profile campaigns. The agency values media relationships highly to support team members, build credibility and expand their industry connections.

And as for perks? You’ll enjoy early previews of high-end products, from premium fragrances, skincare and beverages to luxury hotels, spas and restaurants. Plus, take the opportunity to network at top-tier events for glamorous product and venue launches, press showings and more.

• 5 office days/week – with potential for hybrid work in future
• 20 days annual leave 
• Industry discounts for client products & experiences
• Premium gifted products at discretion of client
• Potential to grow into Senior Account Manager or Account Director roles pending performance and future openings 

About the job

As an Account Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic communications campaigns across a prestigious portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, travel, beauty, and hospitality brands. You will work closely with Account Directors to ensure the smooth delivery of campaigns, while taking hands-on ownership of client comms, day-to-day execution, media outreach, reporting and supporting junior team members. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key point of contact for your clients, maintaining strong communication and trust and ensuring the delivery of campaigns that align with their brand goals.
  
• Supporting the development and execution of strategic communication plans, with responsibility for timelines, resourcing and ensuring high-quality output.
  
• Leading the day-to-day running of accounts, preparing WIP notes, running client meetings (independently or with senior support) and reporting.
  
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with media, influencers, and brand partners across luxury, travel, hospitality, and beauty.
• Proactive pitching and follow up with media to ensure expected media coverage is realised.
• Delivering strong earned media results across print, digital, broadcast, and social platforms.
  
• Managing media events, shoots, interviews, and brand activations from concept through to execution, often in collaboration with vendors, creatives, and producers.
  
• Supporting Account Directors and overseeing junior team members, providing clear delegation, mentoring and support to ensure campaign success and professional growth.
  
• Tracking performance and producing post-campaign and post-event reporting with clear metrics and actionable insights.
  
• Ensuring accurate time tracking and adherence to budgets across client work.
  
• Supporting new business efforts by contributing to proposals, presentations and case studies. 

About you

You’re an experienced PR Account Manager with a genuine passion for lifestyle and luxury brands. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are known for your ability to manage detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. Confident, organised, and solutions-focused, you take ownership of your work and are motivated to deliver outstanding results for both your clients and team.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Demonstrated experience across luxury, lifestyle, travel, liquor or hospitality brands.
  
• A solid understanding of the Australian media landscape, with strong existing media and influencer relationships.
  
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
  
• Confidence in managing client relationships, running meetings and being a trusted advisor.
  
• Strong project and time management skills – able to manage competing deadlines and multiple clients with efficiency and calm.
  
• A collaborative mindset and leadership skills, with experience guiding junior team members.
  
• Proficiency in social media trends and platforms, with a broader understanding of how digital integrates into PR strategies.
  
• A passion for culture, creativity, and storytelling that cuts through.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available for this role – you must already have the right to work in Australia to be considered.

Interested?

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For more information, please contact Sam Zarouba – sam@wearelatte.com / +61 422 412 787