PR Account Director

About the Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced PR Account Director to help lead the team and manage our growing portfolio of global B2B clients. This role can be shaped either as a full‑time or part‑time opportunity and can include working within a hybrid capacity from home and our offices in Sydney or Auckland. Join an award‑winning communications agency Work with dynamic brands such as Slack, Zoom and Salesforce Flexible full‑time or part‑time within AUS or NZ We’re now a Certified B Corporation About Mahlab Mahlab is not your traditional agency. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, we’re one of Australia’s largest independent agencies with a 25‑year‑old history creating award‑winning content and creative communications for some of the world’s most dynamic B2B brands such as Slack, Zoom and VMware. We are multi‑award winners at the recent 2022 PRIA awards, taking home the coveted Platinum award for excellence in measurement and evaluation, and Gold for Media Relations. Day in the Life Providing strategic communications advice to a growing portfolio of clients Developing integrated communications strategies and leading the execution Problem‑solving and tackling complex and interesting issues Always learning, reading and sharing new ideas Working alongside the best in the industry Helping to establish new ways of working to do things better and differently Working with global clients that make a difference including VMware, Zoom, Veolia and more. Qualifications 9+ years’ experience working with B2B, technology and/or corporate brands in PR or an integrated communications role Creative thinker with an eye for detail and passion to learn more about integrated communications Exceptional client‑management skills and the ability to spot commercial opportunities and develop new business Desire to build their career in communications, build their skills as a leader and grow their commercial and strategic thinking Deep understanding of communications best practice and an ever‑evolving knowledge of the changing content, communications and digital marketing landscape Ability to motivate and manage a team to perform at the highest possible level and bring new ideas and opportunities to clients Ability to develop communications strategies and programmes to meet client objectives Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and departments Experience managing talent and strong stakeholder engagement skills Experience working on integrated campaigns, social, performance or content marketing would also be beneficial Benefits & Culture We’re a female‑led and diverse organisation, passionate about elevating and supporting everyone Mahlab is a certified B corporation We develop talent in a nurturing and supportive environment We have a fun and flexible culture with remote and hybrid work available Employee Assistance Program and mental health first‑aiders – free, confidential and independent support Gifts and celebration of birthdays, one‑, three‑ and five‑year work anniversaries Our bespoke learning and development platform, The Mahlabratory A variety of discounts available through our Employment Hero HR platform Dog‑friendly office and an active social committee with regular activities and catch‑ups for those located near our Sydney HQ Equal Opportunity Mahlab is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, colour, race, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected status recognised under applicable law. As a B Corp, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. Check us out at mahlab.co #J-18808-Ljbffr