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Account Manager – Investor & Public Relations

We’re seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of ASX-listed and private company clients across sectors such as biotech, technology, energy and financial services. You’ll be responsible for developing and executing communication programs that build market understanding and stakeholder trust.

You’ll work closely with senior consultants and clients to:

• Develop and implement investor and media relations strategies
• Coordinate with media, analysts and investors to support profile-building and engagement
• Manage client communications calendars, announcements and reporting timelines
• Draft and edit ASX announcements, media releases, Q&As, investor updates, and presentations
• Research and develop paid media strategies where relevant for clients
• Monitor coverage and prepare media coverage reports
• Proactively manage media related service providers – media monitoring, news wires and journalist database platforms to ensure optimal return on investment, service delivery and cost effectiveness.
• Brief and advise company spokespeople in media engagement capabilities with regards to key message development and delivery
• Create and execute digital communication strategies, including content planning and distribution across digital platforms (websites, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, email newsletters, etc.)
• Support event delivery, including roadshows, investor briefings and conferences
• Manage client relationships, project plans, budgets and invoicing

About you
You’re commercially minded, media-savvy, and thrive on telling complex stories in clear and compelling ways. You’re comfortable working directly with executives and are confident managing multiple projects at once.

You will bring:

• 3–6 years’ experience in PR, communications, investor relations, or financial media (agency or in-house)
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to accuracy and tone
• Solid understanding of capital markets and the ASX environment
• Strong working relationships with key media outlets and journalists across Australia
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a strategic approach to media relations that supports a Company’s reputation, clearly tells the investor story and builds the profiles of senior executives
• Experience managing clients and delivering strategic communications programs - excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
• You’re a team player, and happy to use your skills to jump in and support the team with other jobs when times get busy, or you’ve got input that would be valuable to the projects we’re working on
• You’re a great time manager and understand the importance of delivering a great result for clients while being time-efficient
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, business, or a related field

Why join us:

• Small by dynamic team of some of Australia’s most experienced IR and PR practitioners
• Exposure to fast-growing companies and market leaders
• Supportive, collaborative and flexible workplace culture
• Hybrid work model (Sydney CBD office and remote)
• Intellectually stimulating environment and the opportunity to make a huge difference to people all around the world

Our Values

• Integrity - Integrity is the defining quality of our work and our people. We are honest, open, ethical and fair, with our clients' best interests always at heart of what we do.
• Spirit - We have passion for what we do and apply our can-do attitude with energy and enthusiasm to inspiring our clients and our people.
• Support - Always striving to foster a culture in the workplace that is collaborative, supportive and respectful.
• Safety - Specialised experience and a strong focus on corporate governance to safeguard our clients in highly regulated environments.
• Value creation - Act as an extended part of our clients' teams, punching above our weight to deliver high quality service to achieve their business goals.

How to apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role to our Communications Director, Cherie Hartley at cherie.hartley@irdepartment.com.au

Internships

Want to gain valuable, first-hand experience working alongside some of the most talented professionals in the industry? Our Internship Program is designed to give undergraduate students valuable on-the-ground training with senior experts, real-world training and a taste of agency life.

To find our more, please email us here.

At IR Department, we are passionate about what we do and who we work with – both our clients and our employees.

We’re focused on delivering great results for our clients and helping our employees to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

If you are considering joining us, here’s what you’ll find at IR Department:

• A team of experts in the fields of investor relations, media relations, digital communications and crisis management
• A team that is passionate about delivering results
• A culture that is engaging, challenging and also about having fun - celebrating our successes and our wins

If you think you would be a good fit for our team, please contact us!