Account Director (Consumer Tech & Lifestyle)

Be part of the largest and only truly integrated communications agency in Australia and New Zealand. 

Agile is our always-on. Design your work week and come together as a team when it matters most. 

Play your part in a brilliant company culture built on teamwork, creativity, and fun. 

At Ogilvy PR, we work with some of the biggest brands in the world to deliver earned-led creativity that drives real brand and business impact. Whether it be creative development, brand strategy, public relations, influencer engagement, events and activations, social and digital strategies, we have it all and we’re looking for curious, brave, and enthusiastic minds who share our philosophy and want to bring something unique to the table. 

Who are you? 

We are seeking a dynamic Account Director (or an experienced SAM ready to step up) to join our elite team of brand storytellers. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take a leadership role across clients like Xbox and Snapchat, as well as other exciting consumer tech, entertainment, and/or lifestyle brands.  

If you have experience in communication consulting or a related field and a proven track record in client and team leadership, we want to hear from you!  

As a senior leader in our organisation, you will be at the forefront of shaping brand strategy and offering high-level counsel to our clients. You will be an expert project manager and thrive on nurturing and developing top-performing teams, combining a mastery of the fundamentals with a passion for insight-driven consultancy. 

You will be the inspiring leader who guides our talented team in crafting strategies that encompass publicity, media relations, social media and influencer engagement, content creation, and immersive brand experiences. Your ability to collaborate, lead, and guide teams, partners and stakeholders will be key to delivering exceptional results for our clients. 

If you're ready to creative impact for some of the most exciting brands in the industry, we’d love to meet you! 

About Ogilvy PR 

Ogilvy PR is the largest integrated communications agency in Australia and New Zealand. Our team is made up of more than 130 specialists with expertise in consumer PR, corporate and business, government relations, social and digital strategy, and sustainability communication. We place earned creativity at the heart of the work we do for our clients, and we enjoy long-term relationships with our clients based on mutual respect, partnership, and measurable business impact.  

Here’s the expertise you have, that we’ll build on:

• Strong communication and presentation skills 
• A knowledge of the major technology trends and issues impacting consumer tech brands and industries
• Strong earned strategy skills and consultancy with a focus on consumer tech, lifestyle, entertainment, and mainstream media
• Strong media contacts and relationships across consumer tech, lifestyle, entertainment, and mainstream media  
• Ability to effectively manage issues and background effectively  
• Ability to maintain a positive and calm attitude in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on delivering outstanding results for your client
• Confident and credible counsel that builds trust with clients
• Experience developing and managing influencer and community engagement campaigns  
• Experience in event design for media and delivery  
• Senior stakeholder management experience and ability to work effectively with international stakeholders
• Ability to interpret and provide strong responses to briefs both on a local and global scale
• Ability to lead large teams by example and walk the talk from the front
• Thorough insight and control of your client’s budgets
• A passion for video games and the gaming industry is a plus but not essential 

About the Offer

• A hybrid working environment to make sure work is working for you.
• And a tailored personal development plan to help you identify and achieve your goals, coupled with a dedicated manager to support your career and personal development.
• A monthly allowance for your mobile phone or home internet connection. 
• Additional time off including your birthday, summer Fridays, and loyalty leave. As well as Ogilvy PR Day. Yep, it’s a thing.
• We offer discounted rates with NIB Health Insurance and Fitness First for when you want to hit the gym.
• As well as yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to help keep your mind in shape.
• And confidential counselling support if your personal or professional life throws you a curveball.
• There are reward programs to acknowledge achievement and loyalty.
• And we’ll give you a bonus for bringing other talented people and brilliant clients into the business.
• Access to discounts and vouchers for big household name brands via our benefits platform, Perkspace.

Want to know more about us? Visit: www.ogilvypr.com.au

Ogilvy PR is an inclusive opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and welcoming workplace. We encourage people of all backgrounds, orientations, identities, and more to apply.