Narrative Talent is a founder-led specialist recruitment partner for PR and communications agencies across Australia and Current Zealand, using trusted relationships, targeted search and live market intelligence to help clients hire well and talent make informed career decisions.

About Our Client

Our client is a global communications agency with deep roots in tech, known for helping ambitious brands turn complex ideas into transparent, relevant and compelling stories. Its work spans brand, reputation and integrated communications, bringing together strategic rigour, creativity and a strong understanding of how tech is shaping business and culture.

In Sydney, the agency combines the agility and influence of a close senior team with the reach of an established global network. Its portfolio has evolved into exciting high-growth tech, enterprise and innovation-led businesses, with regular collaboration across global markets.

Following a strong period of client growth and team development, the Sydney agency is entering its next phase with a clear sense of ambition. The incoming Account Director will join at an important stage, with the opportunity to shape client relationships, contribute to the agency’s growth and influence what comes next.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Account Director who can combine strategic counsel, senior client leadership and commercial ownership.

You’ll lead integrated communications programmes for ambitious businesses across tech, AI, enterprise and innovation, turning complex subject matter into relevant, compelling stories.

Alongside leading client relationships, you’ll manage account performance, support and develop teams,



contribute to new business and play an active role in the continued growth of the Sydney office.

You’ll have genuine autonomy, with the freedom to define your contribution and influence how the business develops.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Acting as a trusted senior advisor to clients
- Developing integrated communications strategies
- Leading earned media, thought leadership, content and reputation programmes
- Managing the commercial performance and growth of your portfolio
- Leading and developing account teams
- Contributing to pitches and new-business activity
- Collaborating with colleagues across Australia and international markets
- Helping shape how the Sydney team works and grows

Who You Are:

- Approximately 6 - 8 years of PR or communications experience, ideally within an agency
- Strong experience across B2B tech, corporate communications or innovation-led brands
- Confidence advising senior stakeholders and managing complex accounts
- A strong understanding of the Australian media landscape
- Experience leading integrated communications programmes
- Commercial awareness and experience contributing to account growth
- A collaborative, low-ego leadership style
- A global outlook, sound judgement and the ability to work with autonomy

What You’ll Love

- Joining a Sydney team with genuine momentum and a clear growth story
- Working with ambitious tech and innovation-led brands
- Real strategic, commercial and leadership ownership
- A high-performing, supportive and low-politics culture
- Regional and international exposure

If this sounds like you, apply via the link or reach out to Narrative Talent directly via email ? [email protected]

📌 Account Director (Sydney)
🏢 Narrative Talent
📍 Sydney