SPEAK Communications is an award-winning sports, entertainment and culture PR agency that GETS YOU HEARD. We work with some of the world’s most recognised brands, delivering PR campaigns, launches, partnerships, events and activations that get people talking. We’re looking for an experienced, switched-on and ambitious Account Manager / Senior Account Manager to join the SPEAK team in Sydney.

The level of this role will be dependent on experience, and we’re open to hearing from candidates across Account Manager and Senior Account Manager level. For us, finding the right person is more important than the title.

This is a key role within the agency for someone who is ready to take ownership of accounts, build strong client relationships and lead great work from idea through to execution. You’ll be across the detail, but also able to see the bigger picture. You’ll know what makes a great story, understand the Australian media landscape and be confident leading campaigns, managing clients and supporting and guiding junior team members.

We want someone who brings ideas to the table, spots opportunities before they’re asked and genuinely cares about delivering great work and great results for our clients. No two days at SPEAK look quite the same, and we like it that way.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

- Client management: Take ownership of the day-to-day running of your accounts, building strong relationships with clients and becoming someone they trust to get things done. Keep projects moving, anticipate what’s needed and make sure we’re delivering work we’re proud of.
- Media relations: Lead media outreach across print, online, broadcast, radio and podcasts. Build genuine relationships with journalists, editors and producers and know how to find, shape and pitch a story that gets cut-through.
- Campaigns: Lead PR campaigns from idea through to execution, working with the wider SPEAK team to deliver launches, partnerships, media moments and activations that get people talking.
- Strategy and ideas: Understand what our clients are trying to achieve and turn that into smart PR thinking. Spot opportunities, bring proactive ideas to the table and always be looking for ways we can take the work further.
- Writing: Produce sharp, engaging copy across media releases, pitches,



briefing documents, key messages, Q&As; and campaign materials.
- Creators, talent and partnerships: Identify and manage creators, athletes, talent, ambassadors and brand partners who genuinely make sense for our clients and campaigns.
- Events and activations: Lead the planning and delivery of launches, media events, press conferences, photo calls, influencer experiences and brand activations. From guest lists and media outreach to logistics and being on the ground, you’ll be across it.
- Keeping your finger on the pulse: Know what’s happening across sport, entertainment, culture, social and the Australian media landscape. Bring relevant opportunities, trends and ideas back to the team and our clients.
- Results and reporting: Keep a close eye on campaign performance, media coverage and KPIs, and turn the results into meaningful client reports that demonstrate the impact of our work.
- Account leadership: Keep budgets, timelines, WIPs, scopes and deliverables on track and make sure your accounts are running efficiently and to SPEAK standard.
- Team leadership: Support and guide junior team members, helping them prioritise, develop their skills and deliver great work. At Senior Account Manager level, you’ll take on greater responsibility for team leadership, senior client counsel and the strategic and commercial direction of your accounts.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll already have solid PR experience under your belt and be ready to take genuine ownership of your accounts. The exact level will depend on your experience, with greater leadership, strategic and commercial responsibility expected at Senior Account Manager level.

Ideally, you’ll have:

- Solid experience in a PR agency or in-house communications role, ideally across sport, entertainment, lifestyle, culture or consumer brands




- Strong knowledge of the Australian media landscape and established media relationships
- A proven ability to find and pitch stories and secure quality earned media coverage
- Experience managing client relationships and running accounts day to day
- Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple clients, campaigns and deadlines
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Experience working with creators, influencers, talent and/or brand partnerships
- Experience delivering events, launches or brand activations
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of budgets, scopes and account profitability
- The confidence to support, manage and mentor junior team members
- A creative brain and genuine interest in what’s happening across sport, entertainment and culture
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards for your own work and the work that goes out the door
- A proactive, positive and solutions-focused attitude
- The ability to work independently while also being a great team player
- A relevant qualification in PR, communications, media or a related field

Most importantly, we want someone who takes ownership, cares about the work and wants to be part of a team that moves quickly, backs each other and gets things done.

WHY SPEAK?

You’ll work across globally recognised brands and campaigns spanning sport, entertainment, culture, consumer and lifestyle, with genuine ownership of your clients and the opportunity to make your mark on the work.

We offer:

- Hybrid working
- A diverse portfolio of high-profile clients and brands
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses, dependent on experience
- Genuine ownership and responsibility across your accounts
- The prospect to work on major campaigns, launches, partnerships, events and activations
- A close-knit, collaborative team where good ideas can come from anyone
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
- A fast-paced agency environment where no two days are the same and we know how to have fun along the way

If you’re ambitious, love PR, know how to get a story heard and are ready to take ownership of some brilliant brands, SPEAK UP. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]

📌 PR Account Manager / Senior PR Account Manager (Hunters Hill)
🏢 SPEAK Communications
📍 Hunters Hill