Public Relations - Account Manager

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This is an exciting opportunity to work for an Australian-owned communication company that has been providing leading professional consultancy services since 1990. This business provides expertise across all communication channels and their tailor-made solutions can help engage a small target audience or the whole country.

In this role, you will be managing a series of government, NFP and corporate accounts to deliver high-quality communications to their various audiences. You will need to be a critical thinker and have a strong interest in media, culture and politics.

The Account Manager is responsible for the implementation of communication strategy in the following ways:

• Speaking with journalists and media representatives in preparation for press releases
• Write and distribute press releases
• Speech writing
• Planning and implementing the organization’s efforts to influence or change public policy
• Anticipating, analyzing and interpreting public opinion, attitudes and issues that might impact, for good or ill, the operations and plans of the organization.
• Copy writing and blogging for the web (internal or external sites)
• Crisis public relations strategies
• Social media promotions and responses to negative opinions online

To be successful you will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• A keen interest in media, culture and politics
• The aptitude to understand policy and procedure
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• At least 3 years previous experience in agency, journalism, media or PR
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks, meet deadlines and achieve results in a dynamic environment

If you feel you meet the above criteria and have a passion for communications then please APPLY now! Alternatively contact Sophie 02 9093 4933 for more information.