Account Executive – Consumer & Brand

About the Role

Join one of Australia's most dynamic and creative public relations agencies as an Account Executive with a focus on consumer and brand. This opportunity suits individuals passionate about travel, lifestyle, food, culture, and consumer brands — those who are eager to transform creative ideas into engaging stories that capture public attention.

This position is available for candidates located in either Sydney or Melbourne.

Why Work With Us

Our agency is the preferred partner for brands and talent, recognized for crafting award-winning campaigns that influence culture, spark conversations, and establish trends. We collaborate with iconic consumer brands and prominent names in travel, food, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Account Managers, Account Directors, and the wider Consumer & Brand team to execute creative, earned media-first campaigns that have significant public impact.
• Drive media and influencer engagement activities, including pitching story ideas and managing media lists.
• Support event activations, product launches, influencer programs, and brand-related events.
• Identify and leverage culturally relevant opportunities to enhance campaign reach and effectiveness.
• Track media coverage, monitor social media conversations, and keep abreast of industry trends.
• Help with campaign reporting, insights generation, and measuring success metrics.
• Assist with day-to-day client communication and project coordination.
• Contribute actively to brainstorming sessions focused on culturally significant client opportunities.

Candidate Qualifications

• At least one year of agency experience related to lifestyle, travel, food, culture, or consumer public relations.
• Good understanding of the Australian media and influencer environment.
• A degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or a closely related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms, pop culture, and digital trends.
• A genuine curiosity about contemporary culture and why it resonates with audiences.

Essential Skills

• Ability to build and nurture media and influencer relationships, supported by proficient writing capabilities.
• Skilled in crafting media materials, pitch documents, and compelling story angles.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Adept at multitasking and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and proactive approach with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Company Culture & Values

We are a people-first agency committed to nurturing talent, celebrating individuality, and encouraging bold thinking. We believe diverse perspectives foster superior work and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are valued, and can flourish.

HAVAS Village combines creative, digital, content, PR, media, and partnerships in a unique model under one roof, offering integrated solutions tailored to client needs across offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Our mission is to positively impact the brands, businesses, and lives we serve. Certified as a Great Place to Work, HAVAS champions inclusivity and invites applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.