Public Relations Account Manager

In tackling the wicked problems of changemaking, often complex, interdependent, and difficult to define, we believe PR plays a crucial role in translating abstract issues into human stories. Through well-crafted narratives, we build empathy, deepen understanding, and inspire meaningful action.Through strategic media coverage, our stories become a powerful lever for influencing public policy. At O&C, we frame issues in ways that resonate, mobilise grassroots support, and engage policymakers.We firmly believe is central to driving widespread awareness, catalysing behaviour change, and sustaining long-term public engagement.Location Remote (AU)Experience ~3 years in PR (agency)Salary $80,000 + Super. Applications close Friday 28 November.Role: Four-day work week, 5 days pay.Benefits: Four weeks’ annual leave plus three days of birthday leave.Supportive, respectful, wholesome environment that takes very seriously the responsibility of good work, good clients, and importantly, good wellbeing.About O&CWe’re a micro PR agency specialising in storytelling for social impact. Our clients span early pregnancy loss, maternal mental health, end-of-life care, youth homelessness, and visionary founders. What unites them is a shared commitment to making an impact.We offer a fully remote, four-day work week, a structure designed for balance and sustainability. But make no mistake: the responsibility we carry as caretakers of our clients’ stories is significant. Flexibility never dilutes our commitment.Every pitch is crafted with precision, every journalist relationship nurtured with care, and every client backed by a strategy that elevates them as thought leaders. We care deeply, and we expect you to bring that same drive and dedication.The RoleAs our Account Manager, you’ll be a key voice in bringing important stories into the national conversation. You’ll pitch daily, shape thought leadership opportunities, and help clients cut through the noise of the busy media landscape. This is a role for someone who:Already has a strong PR foundation and knows the thrill of landing coverage.Consumes media daily — you read the news, listen to podcasts, and stay plugged into cultural conversation.Loves pitching, but also wants to expand into strategy, thought leadership, and campaign-building long term. Is organised, accountable, and driven to deliver results for causes that matter.What You’ll DoPitch stories daily to national, state, and niche media.Work with podcasters and influencers to develop creative storytelling that feels native to their platforms and sparks genuine audience connection.Wrestle with complex issues to craft thought leadership for clients through op-eds, commentary, and profiling.Build and nurture long-term relationships with journalists, beyond transactions.Collaborate with the team on campaign ideation and execution.Provide daily progress updates, maintain accurate Asana and Harvest records, stay aligned with timelines and track results with precision.Bring curiosity and fresh ideas the to the table while honouring O&C’s craft of bespoke pitching.What We’re Looking ForWe want someone who is serious about their career, hungry to learn, and committed to doing the work.~3 years’ PR agency experience.A genuine interest in thought leadership and helping clients shape their voice.Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.Curious, culturally engaged, and media-literate (you know what makes a story land).Brave enough to pick up the phone to pitch, and warm enough to build trust with journalists.Energised by social change, not afraid of complex issues, and respectful of the sensitivity our clients’ stories carry.Personal QualitiesSmart, justice-oriented, and socially aware.Passionate about purpose-led work and media that matters.Proactive, resourceful, and methodical in how you work.Equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves and zooming out to big picture strategy.Enjoys banter and collaboration while staying grounded and professional.Why Join O&CWork with clients creating real social impact.Learn from senior strategists who prioritise your growth.Be part of a supportive, high-performing team where kindness is the baseline.Grow your career in an environment that celebrates every winTo ApplyThe PR Account Manager role will regularly use AI to get the job done and being great at navigating AI is a real skill. The magic is in the inputs, the wrestling, and the refinement.If you send a generic application without refining your application to make it thoughtful, creative and aligned to this role, it’ll head straight to trash. We’re a small business with limited time and the care you put into your application tells us everything about how you’ll approach the job.If you're passionate about driving impact through strategic communications and have the expertise to be the Account Manager for our PR initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a note detailing your relevant experience, summarise recent social change campaign successes, and how your experience aligns with this role.