Public Relations: Senior Account Manager — Melbourne
Consumer, lifestyle and brand portfolio
Genuinely warm, collaborative culture
Clear runway to Account Director
Our client is a well-established independent communications agency with a reputation for bold, creative campaign work and a team culture built on backing each other in.
Independently owned and unapologetically hands-on, they're looking to appoint a Senior Account Manager into their Melbourne PR team.
This is a role for someone already operating confidently at SAM level, or a strong Account Manager ready to take on greater client ownership and lead junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Take day-to-day ownership of a portfolio of client accounts, managing campaigns end-to-end, on time and on budget
Provide considered client counsel, managing expectations, budgets and scope with confidence
Develop and drive media strategy with minimal direction, leveraging strong national media relationships to secure meaningful coverage
Write and deliver across all PR formats — releases, backgrounders, pitches, proposals and client presentations
Mentor and set direction for Account Executives, Coordinators and interns




Identify organic growth opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to new business pitches
Work closely with the Head of PR and Senior Account Director on planning and agency-wide initiatives
You should have:
4+ years' PR and communications experience, agency setting strongly preferred
A genuine and current national media network, with a track record of placing stories
Demonstrated ability to run multiple campaigns concurrently without dropping detail
Strong writing across a range of formats, with meticulous attention to detail
Experience managing client budgets and commercial conversations
Early people-management experience — briefing, reviewing and developing junior staff
Tertiary qualifications in public relations, communications, marketing or a related discipline
A hands-on, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to bring fresh thinking to the table
This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid flexibility, based in Melbourne's inner south-east.
It suits someone who wants real client ownership and visible influence over the work, rather than another layer of process.
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📌 Senior Account Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Capstone Hill Search
📍 Melbourne