Public Relations Account Executive

Description:

Senior Account Executive at an Award-Winning PR & Communications Agency
History Will Be Kind is a unique breed of agency, bringing together the best of creativity, communications, technology and innovation. The team is passionate about delivering creative comms solutions for ambitious brands and purpose-led organisations. And we don’t like to settle. That’s why we’re one of the most awarded independents in market.
Our stellar team is a diverse mix of Public Relations experts, digital and social pros, creatives, strategists, writers and performance gurus, all united by one goal – to create moments in history for our clients. We work with clients big, small and brave across sectors – including Uber, the McGrath Foundation, Life360, Celebrity Cruises, Webjet, Etihad, Hilton, Little Moons, Hnry, Sharesies and more.
Role DescriptionWe’re seeking a full-time PR Senior Account Executive (SAE) looking for their next career challenge to join our amazing Sydney-based team to:Help to ideate and implement creative communications strategies (think earned, influencer, content and social) from start to finish: gathering audience insights, monitoring current online conversation/coverage, investigating existing strategies, evaluating competitor performance and participating in creative brainstormsProvide day-to-day support to the team and clients across account management, media engagement and influencer outreachSupport our insights function, including helping to set and achieve KPIs, benchmarking, reviewing audience feedback, monitoring engagement and responses to content and pitchesMonitor breaking news, industry trends, tools and data to help inform the team and client of relevant landscape shifts and help pivot activity as appropriateBe an active member of new business pitches - winning the clients you want to work on!
Who are you?You have 2 to 3 years' experience working in communications agencies, having been client-facing and managed multiple projects at a timeYou have a strong understanding of earned media/PR, alongside influencer marketing and/or social mediaYou’re ambitious and have a drive to generate stand out resultsYou’re organised and a people personYou have media contacts and great pitching skillsYou are a confident writer (releases, Q&As, blogs)You are naturally curious, highly adaptable and a critical thinker – with a nose for a great story
The role reports to an Account Director for ongoing coaching and you will have dedicated development check-ins every quarter to help you smash your career goals and progress.In joining the team, you’ll be part of a B Corp Certified company, who holds a commitment to contribute to a better world, and deliver transformative impact across business, people and planet.
You’ll also have access to awesome benefits including a 1.5% training allowance on top of your salary, Summer Fridays, up to 5x volunteering days off and more. We balance culture and connection with supporting our teams’ lifestyles with a hybrid office/WFH model, and access to core hours.
If you want to make history, get in touch! Simply email your cover letter and a recent resume to careers@historywillbekind.com.au.