PR Account Executive
to Account Manager
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you love the thought of working in an environment that values autonomy and flexibility, training, and career path coaching, whilst still being a part of a team of PR and Communications guns?
Agent99 is an award-winning independent PR agency based in the creative Surry Hills hub. We specialise in two distinct areas; consumer food, beverage, entertainment and lifestyle brands, and corporate thought leaders, authors and world class speakers. Established for over a decade, we work with an enviable list of global and local iconic brands. Visit our website www.agent99.wpengine.com for more detail.
Our culture places emphasis on creating a really fun environment to work in. We offer perks such as early finishes and drinks on Fridays, ‘Director of Fun’ team days out, snacks budget and other rewards!
Due to recent growth, we are seeking a full time Account Executive to Account Manager or “Agent” to join our growing team. You will report directly into the Agency Director, whilst offering support to other team members, as well as executing day to day activities across key clients.
We Offer
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Salary: negotiable based on experience
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Flexible work arrangements
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Performance incentives
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Exciting and interesting client base
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Opportunity to join a young dynamic team of go-getters!
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Immediate start
Experience, Qualifications
and Attributes
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Min 1-3 years PR agency experience (internships not included)
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We will consider applicants from in-house Comms roles
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We will also consider applications from journalists wanting to make a career switch
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University or similar qualifications in PR/Comms/Marketing/Journalism
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Experience in the spheres of Alcohol, Food, Lifestyle, Thought Leadership, B2B will be advantageous
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Experience working in a fast paced, results orientated environment
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Strategic and creative thinker that’s able to plan ahead
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Media relations experience with a proven track record for securing results and quality media coverage
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Ability to drive accounts independently whilst still working as part of a team
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Some experience in organising and managing media related events/launches
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Keen interest and experience in leading and executing social media integrated campaigns
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Highly motivated and loves to hit the ground running
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Excellent organisational, communication and computer skills
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Strong writing skills with the ability to draft PR plans, media materials/reports
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Solid knowledge of Australian media with contacts across broadcast, print, online/influencers
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Candidate should be Sydney based
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Australian residents only
Are You Looking For
An Internship?
Agent99 PR is looking for its next Intern, someone with a passion for PR and a genuine interest in making a professional contribution. We can assist with building your portfolio by providing hands-on experience and real world skills to take with you on your journey. Start date is immediate.
An agency built on strong strategic and creative credentials, Agent99 Public Relations is in constant pursuit of the unconventional, routinely implementing bold brand campaigns that capture national attention in unexpected ways. Today, Agent99 represents an enviable list of lifestyle, consumer and business-to-business clients across the food and wine, travel, health, beauty, online and non-for-profit spaces.
Previous work experience in the public relations field is preferred but not essential. We foremost value enthusiasm, creativity, confidence, resourcefulness and a desire to learn!
PR Account Director/Senior Account Director
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you love all things food, drinks, entertainment and lifestyle? Do you also love appealing to your intellectual side, often watching Ted talks, reading well respected authors, and following world class thought leaders? Do you love to win new business and manage staff? Are you ambitious and looking for an opportunity to grow a business alongside the Founder backed by a strong team with an excellent reputation?
Having won Consumer PR Campaign of the Year and been named finalist Boutique to Medium PR Agency of the Year a number of times, Agent99 creates award-winning work that integrates PR, Social and Digital, and punches way above its weight!
We are currently seeking a full-time experienced highly dynamic PR Account Director/Senior Account Director to lead and support a team of upcoming PR guns, helping set priorities and mentoring to provide the utmost level of client service and results. You will report directly in to the Agency Director, be involved in new business development and pitches, and manage/execute on a number of key clients.
Experience/Qualifications
- MUST have min 5-7 years PR agency experience and tertiary qualifications in PR/Comms/Marketing/Journalism
- Experience in corporate/B2B PR preferred, and lifestyle/consumer favourable
- Be adept at managing sophisticated clients across varied sectors be it in a B2B or B2C
- Experience working in a fast paced, results orientated environment
- Strategic and creative thinker that’s able to plan, who views themselves as a natural leader
- Excellent public speaking skills, be it storytelling, verbal and written communication skills. This includes the ability to bring an idea to life and confidently pitch that idea to clients, run meetings and write strategies
- Solid knowledge of Australian media with excellent contacts across top tier broadcast, print, online/influencers
- Media relations/story telling experience with a proven track record for securing results and quality earned media coverage
- Ability to drive accounts independently whilst still working as part of a team
- Experience in organising and managing events/launches
- Keen interest and experience in leading integrated PR/social media campaigns
- Passionate and curious approach to innovative and non-traditional communications
- Loves to mentor and manage a team
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong ability to draft PR plans, media materials/reports
- Seek opportunities to track and demonstrate the impact of PR on their client’s business
- Experience in working alongside a team to craft new business pitches
Personal Attributes
- Loves to have a laugh and keep things light!
- Highly motivated, passionate, driven, loves to hit the ground running, and always goes above and beyond to deliver on brand promise
- Ability to work in fast paced, results orientated environment
- As part of a team, be willing to ‘get your hands dirty’ to get the job done
- Understands comprehensively the current media, social and content landscape
- Candidate must be Sydney based and an Australian resident
We Offer
- 4pm drinks and finishes every Friday (what we like to call ‘Freedom Fridays’)
- A great work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and work from home days
- A fun environment with regular team building outings, think arcade games, surfing, movies and museums! (Director of Fun days)
- Performance bonus programs
- Converted warehouse office in the heart of Surry Hills
- Exciting and interesting client base
- Salary based on experience