PR Account Director

Archetype

PR Account Director leading integrated communications strategies for exciting technology brands. Overseeing account teams and ensuring excellence in planning and execution of PR campaigns.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated communications strategies while managing complex stakeholder environments. Proven ability to lead senior client relationships and drive organic growth through innovative thinking and strong team performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Communications Strategy DevelopmentSenior Client Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and MentoringBusiness Development and Proposal StrategyUnderstanding of Australian Media Landscape

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Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetProactive MindsetAbility to Inspire ConfidenceCuriosity and Continuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Communications ConsultingCorporate SectorTechnology SectorEarned MediaStakeholder Management

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You serve as the strategic lead and senior advisor to clients, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
You lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies ensuring alignment with client business objectives.
You oversee multiple account teams, ensuring high quality delivery, strong team performance across your portfolio and operational discipline.
You actively drive organic growth within your portfolio and actively contribute to new business development including pitch leadership and proposal strategy.
You mentor and coach senior team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
You stay ahead of industry trends and translate insight into innovative thinking that strengthens client strategies.
You manage complex stakeholder environments and act as an escalation point for client issues, ensuring swift resolution and long-term relationship stability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 6-8 years of agency or in-house experience in communications consulting, preferably with a strong track record in corporate and technology sectors.
A collaborative mindset and proactive mindset with a strong ability to inspire confidence in both clients' and teams.
Proven experience leading senior client relationships and manage large, complex accounts and campaigns.
Deep understanding of the Australian media landscape with strong relationships and a strategic approach to earned media.
A mindset rooted in curiosity and continuous improvement – you ask great questions and seek smarter ways of working.
Not essential, but advantageous: an established network within the Australian technology and corporate landscape, with experience using relationships to help uncover new opportunities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career.
A team that values curiosity, ambition, and kindness fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment.
Enjoy the flexibility to work from home and participate in Archetype's work-from-anywhere program (up to 4 weeks a year!)
A $200 wellness benefit to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Monthly contributions toward your internet and phone bills.
Take advantage of your duvet days for those moments when you need a spontaneous break to rest and rejuvenate.
Annual leave starts at 20 days, increasing to 25 days after your first year.