{"id":"4327641760","title":"Account Director","posted_at":"2026-05-04T14:53:24.000Z","apply_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ogilvy/jobs/4684208005","locations":["Sydney, Australia"],"employment_type":null,"workplace_type":"hybrid","seniority_level":"director","description_language":"en","source_name":"greenhouse","source_url":"https://www.ogilvy.com/careers/4684208005?gh_jid=4684208005","salary":null,"job_summary":null,"job_description":null,"description_preview":"<div class=\"content-intro\"><p><strong>About Ogilvy </strong></p> <p>Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently <a href=\"https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-rankings-third-straight-year\" target=\"_blank\">ranks</a> as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.ogilvy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ogilvy.com</a>, and follow us on <a href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31Se_7mxpVA$\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>, <a href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ogilvy__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SccaJbNMQ$\" target=\"_blank\">X</a>,<a href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SfRZhifmA$\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram</a>, and<a href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31ScfS6rLGg$\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <u><a href=\"http://wpp.com/\" data-outlook-id=\"7f087527-f491-4cb6-a79d-3b4a67d1ec89\">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business unit: </span></strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ogilvy PR </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Team:</span></strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Consumer PR &amp; Influence </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: </span></strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sydney</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employment type:</span></strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Permanent</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Play your part in a brilliant company culture built on teamwork, creativity, and fun. </span></strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Ogilvy PR, we work with some of the biggest brands in the world to deliver earned-led creativity that drives real brand and business impact. Whether it be creative development, brand strategy, public relations, influencer engagement, events and activations, social and digital strategies, we have it all, and we’re looking for curious, brave, and enthusiastic minds who share our philosophy and want to bring something unique to the table.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About the role</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are seeking a dynamic Account Director (or an experienced SAM with 2 – 3 years’ experience who is ready to step up) to join our team of brand storytellers. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take a leadership role across clients like eBay and Coca-Cola, as well as other exciting consumer tech, entertainment, and/or lifestyle brands. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":278}\"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a master project manager with a passion for creative communications and a proven track record in client and team leadership, we want to hear from you!</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":278}\"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a senior leader in our organisation, you will be at the forefront of shaping brand strategy and offering high-level counsel to our clients, combining a mastery of the fundamentals with a passion for insight-driven consultancy. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":278}\"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will nurture and develop top-performing teams in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other specialists in the business to produce memorable campaigns that include publicity, media relations, earned influence and immersive brand experiences.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":278}\"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your ability to guide teams and stakeholders, along with creative, strategic, and digital partners, will be key to delivering exceptional results for our clients.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":278}\"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you're ready to create an impact on some of the most exciting brands in the industry, we’d love to meet you! </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":278}\"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span 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data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-teams=\"true\">Operate as a subject matter expert, applying consulting expertise and industry knowledge across different industry landscapes.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Excel as a</span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">n </span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">integrated </span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">agency</span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> village</span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">lead</span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> across accounts</span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">, fostering </span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">seamless collaboration between PR, creative, social, and paid media teams to deliver unified and impactful work. </span></li> <li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Spearhead the ideation and execution of high-impact events and talent-led activations, managing all aspects from concept to on-the-ground delivery. </span><span 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data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Understand what it takes to deliver the vision, performance, and growth requirements of the business.</li> <li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Develop and deliver internal programs to strengthen company culture and team performance. <span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559739\":0}\"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What you’ll bring:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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