PR Senior Account Director

About FleishmanHillard Aotearoa

FleishmanHillard is the largest integrated creative public relations agency in New Zealand, dedicated to serving well-known local and global brands. Formerly Mango Communications, this agency has over 25 years of market presence, consistently delivering award-winning creative communications work. Their client portfolio includes reputable names like Samsung, Booking.com, New Balance, McDonald's, Goodman Fielder, AMEX, and Nestlé.

The Role

We invite a highly skilled Senior Account Director to join our dynamic team for a 12-month maternity cover. This leadership position involves managing a diverse portfolio of iconic global and local brands within the travel, consumer, and technology sectors. The role demands hands-on collaboration with the agency's in-house teams to design and execute integrated, multi-channel campaigns—including media relations, influencer marketing, and experiential marketing.

Your interpersonal abilities will be vital in steering strategic thinking, fostering innovative creative approaches, ensuring detailed planning, and leveraging your extensive media contacts to achieve exceptional results.

What We Offer

At FleishmanHillard Aotearoa, employees stay due to a vibrant culture and strong camaraderie. The company provides excellent employee benefits alongside dedicated mentoring and leadership development programs within their Grey Lynn office environment, which boasts a talented, approachable team and a supportive, energetic workplace.

Candidate Profile

We seek a passionate Senior Account Director or experienced Account Director with 5 to 7 years in the PR field. Candidates should have proven capabilities in managing accounts, a broad network of media contacts, and adeptness at crafting and deploying effective communications strategies. A strong desire to produce standout, award-winning work and maintain excellent client relationships is essential.