Freelance PR Account Director (Mobile Devices & AI)

Play a Lead Role Working with one of the World’s Mobile Industry Leaders

In this role you’ll work with one of the world's leading brands in the global mobile device category to plan and deliver major product launches in established and emerging categories and creative brand building campaigns, as well as a high impact always on program targeting technology and lifestyle media. You will develop and execute pioneering PR campaigns that communicate how our client’s cutting-edge mobile AI not only leads the industry but also enhances user experience in meaningful ways.

The opportunity

• Be part of Ogilvy PR– the largest and only truly integrated communications agency in Australia and New Zealand.
• Agile is our always on. Design your own 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.

Who are you?

We are looking for a passionate and confident Account Director/Client Partner to join our world class team of brand storytellers. You will be an experienced client and team leader with a minimum of seven years’ experience in communication consulting or a related role.

You will have experience in the mobile and devices category and strong relationships with Australian media in news, lifestyle and technology media. You are a passionate and committed team lead who takes time to coach, nurture and develop great client teams that combine a focus on the brilliant basics with a commitment to insight driven consultancy.

You will lead the core team and work with a talented bench in the development of strategy spanning publicity and media relations, social media and influencer engagement, content and brand experience design. You are a brilliant collaborator, able to establish the vision for a team of experts and keep everyone on course to deliver brilliant outcomes to our clients.

We’re open to candidates looking for a long-term contract or permanent role.

This role is located at our Sydney based agency.

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

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Robust understanding of the consumer electronics and/or mobile technology sectors
• Strong media contacts and relationships, ability to background effectively and manage issues
• 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 in event design for media and delivery
• Senior stakeholder management experience
• Ability to interpret and provide strong responses to briefs
• Be able to lead large teams by example and walk the talk from the front
• Thorough insight and control of your client’s budgets
• Heavy hitting media skills and experienced understanding of consumer brand business

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.
• $50 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.

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.

Want to know more about us? Visit our website:

www.ogilvypr.com.au

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

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