About the Role

Ardent is seeking a confident and proactive PR Account Manager to join our growing team in North Sydney.

This role is suited to someone with 1-2 years of PR agency experience who wants to step up and lead client accounts, develop strong story angles, build media relationships quickly, and secure meaningful coverage. You will be hands-on across strategy, media relations, pitching, writing and day-to-day account management.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and add value from day one. You will be a self-starter with strong PR instincts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple clients and priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead day-to-day management of PR accounts
- Develop and execute PR strategies that support client goals
- Identify strong story angles, media opportunities and timely hooks
- Write press releases, media pitches, briefing documents and other PR materials
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, influencers and stakeholders
- Secure earned media opportunities for clients through proactive pitching
- Manage media monitoring, WIP reporting, interview coordination and spokesperson briefings
- Analyse media coverage and recommend improvements where needed
- Work closely with internal strategy, communications and creative teams on integrated campaign activity
- Stay up to date with industry trends, media opportunities and digital PR developments

About You

- 1-2 years of PR experience, ideally in an agency environment
- Proven experience managing client accounts and delivering PR outcomes
- Strong media relations and pitching skills




- Excellent storytelling ability and strong news sense
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Self-motivated, energetic and proactive
- Existing journalist and media contacts highly regarded
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector highly valued
- Experience in Digital PR is desirable but not essential
- Relevant degree in PR, Communications, Journalism or similar preferred

About Ardent Ardent helps drive client marketing and performance through ideas, data and proven strategies.

We work with a range of respected brands and organisations including Fred Hollows Foundation, Howards Storage World, Gregory Jewellers, Rado, Raymond Weil, Whiddon, Megasealed, Corn Thins, World Business Forum, TradieSpec, Attic Group, Adaptovate, Catholic Care, Sushi Train and more.

Our culture is built around excellence, accountability, growth and results. We are a collaborative, ambitious team that values ideas, initiative and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

- Market-competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear career growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Friday drinks, social events and quarterly team events
- Annual personal goals allowance
- Annual professional development allowance
- Extra annual leave, including your birthday off
- 2 mental health days per year
- Additional annual leave after 2 years
- Large North Sydney office with relaxed breakout spaces and team perks

Apply Please apply with your CV, portfolio, and a short note on what excites you about this opportunity.

📌 Public Relations Account Manager (North Sydney)
🏢 Ardent Communications
📍 North Sydney