Associate Client Director

About Edelman

What You Bring

• 8+ years’ experience in communications, PR, integrated marketing or a related field
• Strong experience working with technology brands and/or technology-focused communications
• Proven experience leading complex client relationships and providing senior strategic counsel
• Strong understanding of earned media and the Australian media landscape
• Experience developing and delivering integrated communications strategies and campaigns
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Confidence presenting and selling ideas, strategies and solutions
• Strong commercial judgement and experience managing client budgets and scopes
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities
• High emotional intelligence, good judgement and a collaborative leadership style
• Curiosity about technology, culture, business and the forces shaping how brands build trust
• Why This Role is Different
• You’ll work with ambitious technology brands navigating some of the most interesting conversations shaping business and society
• You’ll have the opportunity to lead integrated work that goes well beyond traditional PR
• You’ll advise senior clients while remaining close to the ideas and work
• You’ll have access to Edelman’s global network, specialist expertise, research and IP
• You’ll lead talented, multidisciplinary teams and help shape work that earns attention and builds trust
• You’ll join a collaborative Australian team that believes the best work happens when we’re in it together - bringing different perspectives and capabilities around a shared client challenge
• Edelman is committed to creating equality and diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, nationality, disability, gender or age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in communications, PR, integrated marketing or a related field
• Strong experience working with technology brands and/or technology-focused communications
• Proven experience leading complex client relationships and providing senior strategic counsel
• Strong understanding of earned media and the Australian media landscape
• Experience developing and delivering integrated communications strategies and campaigns
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Confidence presenting and selling ideas, strategies and solutions
• Strong commercial judgement and experience managing client budgets and scopes
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities
• High emotional intelligence, good judgement and a collaborative leadership style
• Curiosity about technology, culture, business and the forces shaping how brands build trust
• Why This Role is Different
• You’ll work with ambitious technology brands navigating some of the most interesting conversations shaping business and society
• You’ll have the opportunity to lead integrated work that goes well beyond traditional PR
• You’ll advise senior clients while remaining close to the ideas and work
• You’ll have access to Edelman’s global network, specialist expertise, research and IP
• You’ll lead talented, multidisciplinary teams and help shape work that earns attention and builds trust
• You’ll join a collaborative Australian team that believes the best work happens when we’re in it together - bringing different perspectives and capabilities around a shared client challenge
• Edelman is committed to creating equality and diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, nationality, disability, gender or age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted senior advisor across a portfolio of technology clients
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders locally, regionally and globally
• Provide clear, strategic and channel-neutral communications counsel
• Lead client meetings and navigate complex conversations with confidence
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, industries and communications challenges
• Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and deliver greater impact for clients
• Lead the development of integrated communications strategies and programs
• Bring strong earned media instincts and an understanding of the Australian media landscape
• Translate complex technology, business and corporate stories into compelling narratives
• Bring together specialists from across earned, social, creative, strategy and other disciplines to deliver the best of Edelman
• Connect local client needs with Edelman’s regional and global capabilities
• Ensure work is insight-led, strategically strong and delivers against client objectives
• Set the standard for quality across your accounts, from strategy through to execution
• Lead teams to deliver high-quality work on time, within scope and within budget
• Provide clear direction and create an environment where teams can move quickly and confidently
• Anticipate challenges and solve problems before they become problems
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant Australian media and help teams build their own networks
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships through new ideas, capabilities and integrated solutions
• Understand Edelman’s broader products, IP and specialist capabilities and know when to bring them into client conversations
• Contribute to new business opportunities, pitches and proposals
• Partner with senior leaders to help grow Edelman’s technology portfolio and broader integrated offering
• Take ownership of the commercial health of your client portfolio
• Manage scopes, budgets, forecasts and staffing plans with discipline
• Ensure teams are structured appropriately to deliver excellent work efficiently
• Identify scope changes early and have confident conversations with clients about priorities, budgets and resourcing
• Balance outstanding client service with the commercial needs of the business
• Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary account teams
• Give teams clarity, direction and the confidence to take ownership
• Coach and develop talent through regular feedback and learning opportunities
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Work seamlessly with colleagues across disciplines, sectors and markets
• Be a positive role model for Edelman’s values and behaviours