We're hiring an Account Director. Senior enough to set the strategy, hands-on enough to deliver it.
If you…
- Want to be close to the work again, are confident working independently but love a good brainstorm
- Can spot the story in a complicated brief, explain why anyone should care, and get a journalist interested
- Are comfortable telling a client when there isn't a story yet
Then we should talk.
Hyde & Seek is a small, senior-led PR and communications agency working with ambitious businesses across tech, healthcare, social impact and B2B. Our clients have interesting, sometimes complicated things to say. Helping them earn attention and credibility is where we come in.
We're looking for an Account Director, or a strong Senior Account Manager already operating at that level, to take ownership of one or two retained accounts. Initially around 2 days a week (or equivalent) on contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time role if it's the right fit for both sides.
You'll have real input into strategy and direct relationships with clients, and the room to run your accounts, with ideas and backup from us when you want them. We value people who keep things organised, meet deadlines, nurture client and media relationships, and flag issues before they become problems.
The work includes finding angles, writing, pitching, advising clients, running WIPs and reporting. Owning the account also means keeping the tracker current and making sure nothing slips.
We'd love to see:
- Strong writing and editorial judgement
- Australian media relationships you've built yourself
- Experience running client accounts from planning through delivery
- Confidence managing expectations, protecting scope and spotting opportunities
- Curiosity about unfamiliar subjects and the initiative to get across them
B2B, tech, health or professional services experience would be particularly useful. We're increasingly drawn to cybersecurity and AI, so an appetite for complex stories helps.
Remote and Australia-based, with full Australian working rights. Melbourne preferred, Sydney welcome. We get together when it matters: client events, strategy sessions and some let-your-hair-down team time.
Interested? Send your CV or LinkedIn profile, availability and indicative day rate, plus a short example of a campaign you personally drove. What was your contribution, what landed, and what would you do differently?
📩 jasmin@hydeandseek.agency