Account Executive

Company Description

Herd MSL represents one of Australia's largest and most awarded group of agencies. Part of Publicis Groupe ANZ and global PR network MSL, Herd MSL has more than 21 years in the market and has achieved multiple agency and campaign wins and Cannes Awards for creativity - including PRIA's 2022 Agency Team of the Year.

We work with an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from established multinational technology companies and leading consumer and corporate brands to innovative industry leaders and state and federal government departments.

At Herd MSL, we encourage our people to work in a way that provides balance, and we pride ourselves in fostering a behavior-led approach to flexibility. We are fun and fast-paced and thrive in a learning-based culture.

Job Description

Join Herd MSL (part of Publicis Groupe ANZ) and kick-start your career in consumer PR. We're looking for a curious, proactive Account Executive who's keen to work across a portfolio of iconic brands.

This is a hands-on role where you'll support everything from press office and media pitching to campaigns, events and influencer activity. If you love culture, storytelling and seeing your ideas land in the media - this is your space.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor news and culture to spot opportunities for clients

• Draft media materials (press releases, alerts, story angles)

• Pitch to journalists and build media relationships

• Support campaigns, events, influencer and project work

• Manage day-to-day account tasks (WIPs, reporting, tracking)

• Contribute ideas across press office and creative campaigns

• Collaborate with senior team members across multiple accounts

Qualifications:

• ~1-2+ years in PR, comms, media, marketing or similar (agency, in-house or internships)

• Strong interest in consumer PR and storytelling

• Confidence pitching to media

• Great writing and attention to detail

• Organised, collaborative and proactive

• Curious, eager to learn and open to feedback

• Bonus: social, influencer or content experience

Work with global brands, learn from industry leaders and grow your career in a supportive, values-led team (Show Up Fearless, Stay Curious, Be Kind, Go Home Proud).

What we will offer you:

Herd MSL offers flexible working arrangements to suit personal commitments in a fast-paced and fun environment. We offer a people focused learning culture, variety and opportunity, and a heap of added benefits including birthday days off, Friday 3pm finish throughout summer, additional leave with longevity, access to industry leading mentors and much more. Plus, you get to work in our creative and open office in the heart of Pyrmont.

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.

• A creative, fun and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by ourPublicis Liberteflexibility approach "working your way, with us!"

• Access to our Global AI Platform,Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.

• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes

• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.

• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through ourViva! Women,Egalite,enABLEandEmbrace(reconciliation action plan) programs.

• Work Your Worldprogram enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.

• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits.

• Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals throughSonder- an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes - so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation.We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you - we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us [email protected] your personal information will be kept confidential.