Our team are trusted advisors to industry leaders and market disruptors. We combine strong regional market and industry understanding with global perspectives. Our expertise spans corporate communications, healthcare, financial services, and capital markets communications, professional services, ESG and sustainability, brand PR, media relations, public affairs and public policy, and technology.

Operating with one global P&L;, we harness current technologies to deliver advisory backed by rigorous research and deep insights, and to meet the evolving needs of our clients quickly and effectively wherever they are in the world.

Our firm is built around a simple proposition: by hiring the right people to do smart thinking, and equipping them with the right technologies and tools, we deliver results and business benefits for our clients. Our clients are diverse, ranging from the world’s leading asset managers, insurers, and banks to disruptive technology firms that are reshaping the way commerce is carried out.

We partner with some of the world’s leading businesses and brands to develop effective, evidence-based communications strategies and programmes.

Overview

Sandpiper is looking for a proactive Account Executive to join our Australia team and support our growing business across Asia Pacific.

The Account Executive supports the delivery of client programmes and provides day-to-day assistance to account teams.

This is an entry-level role suited to a fresh graduate with at least 3 months of relevant internship experience in PR, communications, media,



marketing or a related field. The role involves client servicing, media relations, research, content development and general account coordination across local and regional projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Support day-to-day client account coordination and programme delivery.
- Assist with client communications, meeting preparation, reporting and follow-up.
- Conduct research and support the development of media materials, client documents and new business proposals.
- Monitor media, industry trends, client developments and relevant issues.
- Support media outreach, including pitching stories and building relationships with journalists.
- Prepare clear, accurate and well-presented written materials.
- Contribute ideas to client campaigns, new business opportunities and team discussions.
- Maintain strong attention to detail and manage tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and proactively seek feedback and learning opportunities.
- Build knowledge of clients’ businesses, industries and the broader media landscape.

What We’re Looking For

- Fresh graduate with at least 3 months of relevant internship experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good research and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Interest in PR, media, current affairs and communications.
- Proactive, curious and willing to learn.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Positive team player who demonstrates Sandpiper’s values and behaviours.

📌 Account Executive (Sydney)
🏢 Sandpiper
📍 Sydney