PR Senior Account Manager / Account Director (Finance, Health, Pharma)

About the role

A finance organisation investing in global science and medical research is hiring a PR and marketing professional with corporate communications experience in health, pharma, biotech or finance. The role is based in Melbourne CBD and is open to full-time or part-time arrangements. The salary range is $110k-$120k+, and the listed figure is a guide only.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver PR and marketing communications for key external and internal stakeholders
• Strengthen the profile, reputation and engagement of the client's associated brands
• Develop and deliver communications across digital, media and stakeholder channels, turning complex scientific, investment and commercial information into clear stories
• Work directly with C-suite parties so communications stay consistent and aligned
• Support the Head of Comms in developing and managing corporate PR and media campaigns
• Build PR strategies and new client and product offerings, and act as a strategic client advisor
• Develop engaging corporate and corporate consumer campaigns and identify external thought leadership opportunities
• Update media lists and maintain strong networks with local and national corporate media

Required profile

• Lives in Melbourne, Australia and holds full working rights
• At least five years of public relations experience (agency preferred) in corporate communications
• Recent client experience in health, pharma or finance is required
• Excellent understanding of the Australian media landscape and current digital trends
• Natural storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop presentation decks with a clear narrative

Required skills

• Ideal: experience with Canva, website CMS platforms, email marketing platforms and event management systems

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the recruiter.