Edelman Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Overview Join to apply for the PR Client Director, Brand role at Edelman. Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Edelman is seeking a Client Director to lead our Brand and Consumer practice, helping shape bold, culturally relevant campaigns that cut through the noise, inspire audiences, and build lasting trust. As a Client Director, you will provide strategic leadership for high-profile accounts, guiding integrated campaigns across brand storytelling, consumer engagement, creative, social, influencer, and digital. You will be a trusted advisor to senior clients, leading with confidence, curiosity and conviction. We’re looking for someone with experience in brand, consumer and integrated communications, with a proven track record of delivering world-class creative work that drives measurable impact. You will inspire high-performing teams, nurture client partnerships, and champion Edelman’s values of boldness, empathy, curiosity, and trust. Responsibilities Lead strategic direction and delivery for major consumer and brand clients. Provide senior counsel and act as a trusted partner to C-suite stakeholders. Oversee the creation of innovative, insight-led, and integrated campaigns. Drive business growth through client development and new opportunities. Manage account profitability, budgets, and resourcing effectively. Mentor, inspire, and develop diverse teams across levels and disciplines. Represent Edelman externally, building networks across industry and media. Qualifications 15 years’ experience in brand/consumer communications, marketing, or PR. Proven success leading large accounts and integrated campaigns. Strong track record in creative storytelling, influencer and digital strategy. Commercial acumen with experience managing multimillion-dollar accounts. Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship skills. Ability to inspire, lead, and grow high-performing teams. Deep understanding of culture, consumer trends, and brand reputation. About Edelman Australia At Edelman, we help solve our clients’ biggest corporate or consumer brand challenges by building trusted brands and applying 25 years of research and understanding of trust. We believe action earns trust; meaningful and relevant actions demonstrate our commitment to stakeholders. The information revolution has made trust the most valuable commodity in business today. We are a team of 65 analysts, planners, strategists, advisors, creatives, producers, storytellers and more, operating across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We work with some of Australia’s most consequential brands. Our purpose is to create a better future by building trust between brands, people and society. OUR VALUES: The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence; The Freedom to be Constantly Curious; The Courage to Do the Right Thing; The Commitment to Positively Impact Society. Edelman is committed to equality and diversity in our workforce and does not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, disability, gender or age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Advertising, Public Relations, and Marketing Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services; Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Edelman. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr
