Public Relations Account Manager

ICON Agency is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic PR Account Manager with 3-4 years of experience to join our dynamic Communications team.

This is a full-time role, based in Sydney NSW with a salary range on offer of $75k - $85k + Superannuation.

The Account Manager will play a vital role in managing the day-to-day client relationship and ensuring the successful delivery of work across earned media and our integrated communications clients. A keen eye for detail, demonstrated PR account management experience (either in-house or in a communications agency), and a genuine passion for news are a must.

With corporate and consumer clients like Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), MyFitnessPal, and Schneider Electric as well as major government programs and purpose-driven work, this is a great opportunity for an established PR Account Manager ready to take the next step in their career, with a supportive, close-knit, national team.

About the role

As a PR Account Manager, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of client relationships across several flagship accounts, with the support of an Account Director (or otherwise equivalent), and 1-2 direct reports
• Be the day-to-day client lead responsible for overall program delivery and earned led accounts, including proactively driving media pitching, identifying opportunities for executive thought leadership and taking a no-stops approach to generating PR.
• Ensure work meets the client's objectives
• Lead in the development and execution of PR campaigns, including drafting and reviewing media releases, backgrounders, and other materials
• Support in organic and new business opportunities, such as conducting research and analysing results for potential PR responses in collaboration with agency Directors
• Have an established black book of media contacts and a passion for generating quality editorial outcomes
• Ensure high-quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Maintain excellent internal relationships across the agency, collaborating effectively with team members across different departments
• In addition to traditional PR, experience across influencers, content, or social is not a must, but would be highly regarded.

About you

The ideal person will have:

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in an agency or in-house PR or communications role/s, with demonstrated expertise in earned media, integrated communications or publicity
• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations or Communications, or a relevant certification in a related field such as marketing
• Experience supporting media relations and developing media pitching strategies, as well as experience in managing client relationships
• Experience with reporting and measurement for both traditional media and integrated communications
• A passion for the press office newsroom, including newsjacking, executive profiling and day-to-day account management
• An understanding of the media landscape
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.

About us

Whether it's ideas that change behaviour or technology that creates new ones, to make what matters is the simple ambition that gets us up each day. Make it better. Make it human. Make it original. Make it now. Make it like our mothers would be proud.

We are a full-service, award-winning communications agency inspired by delivering impactful campaigns through earned-first creativity. Independently owned and founder-led, we have people in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra.

We use creativity to connect strategy, communications and digital, offering best-in-class experts in PR, reputation, experience design and development, behaviour change and production, with integrated expertise across both PR and social media.

What we can offer you

• Hybrid home and office work arrangement
• A suite of life-work balance initiatives
• Flexi work for overseas breaks
• Paid parental leave
• A proudly inclusive and progressive culture
• Training in next-generation skills and AI.

ICON is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, cultural background, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, potential, and alignment with our values.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Parental leave
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surry Hills NSW 2010

Application Deadline: 25/07/2025