Pr Account Executive

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Are you a passionate and self-motivated **communications professional**who has excellent media relations skills and thrives in a dynamic environment? Are you looking to flex your PR skillset, work on major client accounts, and develop and implement strategies that deliver results for clients?

Are you ready for your **next challenge**?

Then keep on reading about how you can join Ardent as a key member of one of Australia's leading boutique full-service marketing agencies that rewards, recognises, and provides career growth opportunities

We are looking for a **PR Account Executive** with a strong passion for media storytelling to lead client accounts and join our vibrant team.

About the role:
As a communications professional in media relations, you will play a vital role in supporting and collaborating with our PR team to develop and manage PR and communications strategies across a diverse range of clients.

As part of the exciting role, you will:

- Develop and execute PR strategies that deliver results for clients.
- Provide end-to-end client management for key PR accounts and assist the PR Director in providing support
- Manage day-to-day communications with clients, including client media monitoring, WIP reports, interview schedules and spokesperson media briefings.
- Foster and nurture strong relationships with the media, influencers, thought leaders and stakeholders to ensure positive coverage for our clients.
- Identifying potential stories and media targets, while establishing and coordinating interviews and following up media contacts.
- Write and distribute press releases, pitches, and other PR materials.
- Analyse media coverage and adjust PR strategies as needed.
- Develop and execute successful social media/content campaigns that deliver results for clients.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and identify newsjacking opportunities for clients.

What you bring to the table:

- A love for working with journalists, editors, and producers to pitch timely and news relevant stories for our clients and are rewarded by seeing the resulting headlines every day.
- A bachelor's degree in PR, communications, journalism, or a related field (preferred).
- 1-3 years of experience in PR, including experience in a fast-paced agency environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong media relationships and an established network of contacts in the industry (preferred).
- Proven ability to develop and execute successful PR campaigns and deliver results for clients.
- Expertise, personally or professionally, in the not-for-profit sector highly valued.
- Experience in Digital PR strategy is desirable, but not essential.

It is important for the right cultural fit, with shared values and an attitude that ensures your career will be successful. Being able to gel with the team and provide value to the agency and our clients investment is paramount.

About Ardent, our agency and its culture

Ardent underpins our clients marketing and performance via our ideas, data, and proven strategies.

Some of our much-loved clients include Fred Hollows Foundation, Howards Storage World, Gregory Jewellers, Rado, Raymond Weil, Catholic Healthcare, Whiddon, Best Gift Cards, Best Restaurants, Megasealed, Corn Thins, WOBI Online Events, World Business Forum - Sydney, NYC, Singapore, TradieSpec, ABC Bullion, Shen Yun, Attic Group, Heartkids, and many more

Our _mission_ is to partner with likeminded business and be instrumental in their success. Central to our agency and culture is the that as a team we continually strive for _Excellence_, _Challenge_ our clients and ourselves, _Deliver_ results (no excuses) and continually _Evolve,_ staying at the forefront of the digital landscape.

What we offer
- Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package - $75,000 ex super
- Training and support
- Full support in a growing team with defined career goals and path
- Join a family-like team - make friends, have laughs, socialise, play sport.
- A funky and vibrant work culture, open and welcoming teammates (no agendas or cliques)
- Friday drinks, social events, quarter events, annual retreats + more
- Annual personal goals allowance
- Annual professional development allowance
- Extra annual leave - your birthday off paid
- A relaxed atmosphere you will love coming to the office each day
- 2 x mental health days per annum
- Extra 5 days annual leave per annum for 2 years +
- Work life balance
- Great and funky large office in the heart North Sydney with relaxed zones - table tennis,, beers taps, barista coffee machine, bean bags, treadmill desk, and more
- Interested?_

What are you waiting for, we are excited to hear from you

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 04/04/2025