If you're always on the hunt for a newsworthy angle; have established media networks and are looking to work on social cause campaigns, government and corporate projects, then you’ve found the right place to work. Fifty Acres is an ambitious, growing, virtual communications agency that works with some amazing organisations and brands. Fifty Acres isn’t a traditional agency and we love working on projects that we care passionately about. You’ll work on everything, the sky's the limit. You will work either at a co-working space or at a home based office, depending on your preference — and where you live.

Qualifications and experience:

We’re seeking a full time Account Manager/Media Adviser to start ASAP/August. To be successful in this role you must have:

• At least 3 years experience working in a PR agency or as a media adviser
• Demonstrated ability to yield exceptional media results for clients including an ability to develop story angles and pitch successfully to relevant media
• Excellent writing and content development skills for a range of channels including media, social media, digital platforms and websites
• Be a strategic thinker with the ability to deliver quality media and PR strategies
• Qualifications in journalism, public relations or communications
• A willingness to work outside of standard hours as required for media opportunities
• Experience as a journalist will be highly regarded

Role and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you are tasked with overseeing a portfolio of clients which includes duties, such as:

• Sourcing story angles, developing pitches and producing media releases
• Creating targeted media lists
• Building relationships with journalists and growing media and industry networks to enhance coverage received
• Hosting press conferences/media calls for clients
• Keeping abreast of news and current events to help identify news angles and to better understand your client’s target audiences