Account Manager – Corporate Affairs & Sustainability PR
Maternity Leave Cover Commencing Mid-January ****.
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Looking to shape reputations and drive change in sustainability and corporate affairs?
Wilkinson Butler is seeking an Account Manager to join our ethically driven communications agency.
The role
You will work on major accounts in two important areas: supporting senior team members by managing accounts to ensure efficient and reliable delivery, and forming relationships with journalists under the supervision of seniors.
In general PR activities you will learn about crisis communications, navigating complex corporate affairs, sustainability challenges, and stakeholder engagement.
You will work directly with companies, governments, media and communities to deliver communications that shape reputation and drive meaningful change.
Required attributes
2-3 years agency experience
Highly organised, detail oriented, and a capable project manager
Experience working with journalists, including writing media releases and pitching
Experience with and an understanding of social media
Natural curiosity and passion for current affairs
Creative thinking and proactive approach
Genuine interest in sustainability and social impact
Day to day
Managing key client accounts and forming strong and trusting relationships
Writing compelling communications across channels (traditional and social media)
Pitching stories and building media relationshipsContributing creatively to strategy, campaigns and new business
Engaging with government and community stakeholders
Strengthening our culture with your enthusiasm and engaging personality
You will gain
Corporate affairs and government relations expertise
Crisis and issues management experience
Account director and business development skills
Mentorship from industry-leading practitioners
A clear pathway for career growth
Work underpinned by our ethical Code of Conduct and five behaviours: excellence, creativity, nimbleness, strong & honest relationships, and lifelong learning
In a boutique company with cross-business learning opportunities
More about us
Our consultants share a common goal: to make a positive difference to the world every day
Experts in strategy development, media and community engagement, government relations, social media, and digital
Investment in people through education, training and leadership nurturing
Application instructions
In addition to your CV, please send a cover letter referencing the above Required Attributes either on the LinkedIn platform or to .
We invest in people who share our ethics and behaviours.
We offer flexible work options and an inclusive culture focused on nurturing future leaders.
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