PR Account Executive

Who we are:

Pendulum is a fast-paced, boutique communications and events agency based in Bondi, minutes away from the beach. We work with brands across the food, drink, hospitality and lifestyle industries. Established in 2011, Pendulum comprises a small team of dedicated and passionate communications experts. Pendulum has gained itself a reputation as a hardworking, results driven and genuine agency, providing its clients with the very best strategic public relations, marketing and event management expertise.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a passionate, driven and hardworking PR Account Executive, with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in PR and Marketing Communications. An understanding of the Australian media landscape is essential, and a passion and understanding of food, the restaurant landscape, the hospitality industry and travel is preferred. 

Applicants must have:

• Full rights to work in Australia – we can’t offer sponsorship 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in pitching stories to media eg. print, broadcast and radio
• Minimum of 1-year PR Account Executive experience across marketing and PR, ideally agency side, and across hospitality, travel and lifestyle would be preferable
• Good relationships and an understanding of Australian media & influencers
• Must be motivated, organised, hardworking, efficient and able to multitask
• Must be able to work as part of a team and take direction, but also work autonomously and take initiative

The role:

• Full time role
• Working across exciting accounts including some of Australia’s best bars & restaurants, large-scale music and food festivals, fitness brands, charity campaigns and more
• Working from a cool boutique Bondi Beach office
• Reporting directly into the Senior Account Manager who reports into the Director
• Day to day requirements across all client accounts assisting the Senior Account Manger include (but are not limited to);
  • Client social media strategy and management
  • Creating client reporting documents to the highest standard (such as weekly WIPs and final reports)
  • Creating up to date media and influencer lists and ensuring they’re kept current
  • Creating exceptionally written media releases/communications to pitch to media
  • Media relations – building relationships, pitching and ongoing follow up/management, and hosting when required
  • Photo shoot management
  • Event planning and management
  • Being aware of what’s happening nationally and globally in the world of food and hospitality – keeping your finger on the pulse and showing a passion and understanding for our industry
  • Identifying and acting on media opportunities to generate exposure for clients
  • Working as a team. Assisting and supporting the Senior Account Manager & Director with their client requirements

Salary to be negotiated & dependent on applicant experience. More details on role to be discussed upon application.

• Contact Name: Olivia Warne
• Contact Email: [email protected]