PR & Influencer Account Director

PR & Influencer Account Director (6-month contract)

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PR & Influencer Account Director (6-month contract)

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M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a PR and partnerships agency specialising in passion marketing. We connect brands to Australians through the things they love, from sport and music to entertainment and causes. As experts in unlocking Cultural Power, we help brands earn attention, build affinity, and drive action by aligning with the passions that shape culture. We're dedicated, smart, and collaborative specialists who bring creativity, credibility, and cultural insight to everything we do.

The opportunity

We're looking for a PR & Influencer Account Director to join our team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll lead bold, culture-shaping campaigns where PR, influencers, and earned-first strategy collide. As the senior point of contact for clients, you'll steer major accounts, spark creative ideas, and deliver impactful results across PR and ambassador programs.We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment,with a keen eye for what's trending, a natural flair for communication, and an intuitive approach to problem-solving.

A snapshot of what you'll do

• Lead strategic earned and influencer campaign plans for projects and annual programs.
• Senior partner to our clients, providing reliable & timely updates and counsel on media outreach and Influencer management.
• Advise clients regarding the best use of PR, influencer, and social for program amplification, on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee the junior team to implement specific PR and Influencer strategies in response to client objectives, issues, or briefs
• Participate in the creative ideation process and develop creative PR/Influencer tactics and work with production teams to deliver campaign implementation assets
• Manage client finances and scopes for both projects and retained work, closely with the PR & Comms Account Director
• Lead on forward-thinking influencer strategy and engagement
• Maintain knowledge of the latest thinking and learnings in integrated marcomms, applying these as appropriate to clients
• Plus much more
• 5+ years of experience in the consumer PR and influencer space with thorough knowledge of communication principles and techniques, ideally from an integrated comms agency
• Excellent working knowledge of media across all mediums (including digital and social) and an active and expanding network of media contacts
• Solid understanding of local trends and news that may affect the PR industry, programs or clients
• Strong public speaking/presentation skills, experience in new business pitching is a big plus
• Excellent time management skills, financial literacy and attention to detail.

At M+C Saatchi Group, our ambition is to create and curate Cultural Power for our clients. We do this by connecting specialist expertise, powered by creativity, data and technology, to help build famous brands, solve the most complex business and societal challenges.

Cultural Power needs diversity of thinking, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature-age workers, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Our flexible work policies, employee-led diversity networks, and inclusive career development initiatives reflect our core value, 'Walk in Different Worlds,' which drives our DE&I mission. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

What WE Value MOST

• Make Uncommon Sense
• Run Towards the Fire (except if there is an actual fire when we run away from it)
• Roll as one
• Be excellent to each other
  
  

Best Bits About Working With Us

Our big benefits fuel our big ambitions. We're here to support and encourage our people at every turn. Our commitment to your individual needs stems from our diverse Flexible Flexibility work approach, flexing to how you want to work and how you want to take your leave. You'll be saying "hello holidays" with our flexible public holidays, summer half day's and even extra leave for taking your leave. And, to further our support to you, Family First, Health and Wellness paid leave are on offer, along with our Work From Anywhere in the world initiative (so you can stay connected across the globe). Plus, you can join our inclusive community led networks, supporting things you care about and your cultural and social wellbeing.

WHAT ARE YOUR BIG AMBITIONS?

We'd love to hear what your ambitions are and how we can help you realise them with us

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• IndustriesAdvertising Services

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