PR Associate Client Director, Social & Influencer Edelman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Overview Edelman is seeking an Associate Client Director (ACD) to lead the strategy, delivery, and growth of integrated social, influencer, and digital communications programs. This senior role involves shaping bold, data-driven campaigns for major brands and setting the benchmark for innovation in Australia’s communications industry. You will provide strategic counsel to senior clients, manage major accounts, and drive measurable impact across digital ecosystems. We are looking for a forward-thinking operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, inspires high-performing teams, and identifies opportunities to grow client programs. A passion for innovation, the creator economy, and measurable results is essential. Responsibilities Lead and grow senior client relationships across social, influencer, and digital. Deliver high-quality, insight-driven campaigns on time and on budget. Provide integrated counsel across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels. Manage accounts, budgets, and forecasts with strong commercial oversight. Drive organic growth and support new business opportunities. Mentor and inspire teams, fostering collaboration and innovation. Champion Edelman’s values while building networks across media and industry. Qualifications and Skills At least 8 years of relevant experience in communications marketing and/or related fields, with significant expertise in social media strategy, influencer marketing, and digital communications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills — active listening, cultural fluency, and the ability to read the room with clients, creators, and colleagues. Confidence in presenting and selling integrated social, influencer, and digital ideas, content strategies, and creative solutions. Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and engage the right internal and external specialists for campaign needs. Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple accounts and channels while maintaining high-quality delivery. High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness, with a deep understanding of audience behaviours in the digital space. Strong commercial judgment and ability to link creative ideas to measurable business outcomes. Forward-thinking and adaptable, with a passion for staying ahead of platform innovations, creator economy trends, and emerging technologies. Openness to constructive feedback and commitment to continuous professional growth. In-depth understanding of industry specialty areas, digital ecosystems, and cross-channel integration. About Edelman Australia At Edelman, we help solve our clients' biggest corporate or consumer brand challenges by building trusted brands and applying decades 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. We are Trusted to be Bold , underpinning our purpose, people, and offerings, and guiding how we work with you. Our purpose is to create a better future by building trust between brands, people and society. Our Values: The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence: Bringing the best of ourselves and partners to clients; embracing feedback to enable others to thrive. The Freedom to be Constantly Curious: driving creativity and growth; embracing diverse trends and viewpoints. The Courage to Do the Right Thing: being a trusted, resilient partner. The Commitment to Positively Impact Society: open communications, ethical standards, and environmental responsibility. Edelman is committed to equality and diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, disability, gender or age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. J-18808-Ljbffr
