Publicist

Business unit: Ogilvy PR 

Team: Consumer PR & Influence  

Location: Sydney

Employment type: Permanent

Be part of the largest and only truly integrated communications agency in Australia.  

Play your part in a brilliant company culture built on teamwork, creativity, and fun.   

At Ogilvy PR, we work with some of the biggest brands in the world to deliver earned-led creativity that drives real brand and business impact. Whether it be creative development, brand strategy, public relations, influencer engagement, events and activations, social and digital strategies, we have it all, and we’re looking for curious, brave, and enthusiastic minds who share our philosophy and want to bring something unique to the table. 

Your Home 

This role sits in the Consumer PR and Influence team at Ogilvy Australia.  

We are a team of 45+ culturally curious, driven and impact-obsessed earned-first creatives. We believe that brands are at their best when they find ways to shape, make and break into culture with ideas that influence.  

We value creativity grounded in insight, big ideas that are game-changing, flawless execution, and having fun every day. Real impact is earned.   

About the role  

As a Publicist in our team, you will work with account teams and clients on end-to-end media and storytelling strategies that reach and engage audiences across a range of media channels and clients.  

As a specialist in our team, you’ll play an ongoing role on some of our largest and most important clients, and you’ll be deployed in a consulting capacity to support key campaigns and launches across the agency.  

This is a fantastic role for someone who has committed to a career in publicity and who loves to combine their creative thinking, editorial instinct and media knowledge to achieve high-quality outcomes for their clients in broadcast, lifestyle, tech and news media.  

You’ll play a role in the development of strategy and ideas, working with planners, creatives, social and influencer marketing specialists to develop award-winning and highly effective client and new business proposals.  

You’ll relish the creative challenge of building story elements for traditional media, and you’ll have your finger on the pulse when it comes to pop culture, celebrity, influencers and trends.  

You’ll help to upskill junior team members within our business and partner with them to drive outcomes, including sell-in, launch day, event attendance, shoots and media hosting.  

What you’ll bring  

• You have 3+ years’ experience in a pure publicity or heavily media relations-focused role, and a strong understanding of the current Australian media landscape
• You have a strong network of media contacts across a range of titles and outlets, and a thorough understanding of what makes a compelling story for various media verticals    
• You are passionate about the media and what’s current in culture 
• You’re a great collaborator who loves to work with teams to build brilliant ideas 
• You’re persistent, results-oriented and strive to deliver great outcomes and reach  
• You are ambitious and driven, and love to play a role in a creative company culture 
• You love to share your knowledge and insights with others, working towards a shared outcome
• You’re curious about the interplay between earned, social and influencer content  
• You’re a brilliant writer and know how to grab the attention of key media contacts 
• You have strong communication skills - written and verbal
• You are a self-starter who loves to collaborate and can comfortably take the lead when required 

Why Ogilvy?    

• Go global with Ogilvy: As part of a leading global network, you'll have access to exciting career pathways and opportunities around the world. Expand your horizons and connect with colleagues across the globe. 
• Family & caregiver support: We offer a gender-neutral parental leave policy, providing 16 weeks of paid leave to support all parents and caregivers throughout their journey. We're committed to helping you balance your career and family life. 
• Unlock the power of AI: Get exclusive access to WPP Open, our cutting-edge global AI platform, and leverage the latest technology to enhance your work and drive innovation. 
• Work in style at Barangaroo: Sydney-based employees enjoy our brand new, state-of-the-art WPP campus in the heart of Barangaroo.  
• Belong at Ogilvy: We're deeply committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. Our Inclusivity & Impact Council, SheCD, WPP Unite, and Reconciliation Action Plan programs are just some of the ways we're creating a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. 
• Invest in your growth: We're invested in your success. You'll receive a tailored personal development plan to help you achieve your goals, along with dedicated support from your manager to guide your career journey. We leverage Culture Amp to facilitate meaningful career conversations and track your progress. 
• Recharge & rejuvenate: Enjoy a range of additional leave benefits, including your birthday off, Summer Fridays, and loyalty leave (an extra day for each year you're with us). 
• Wellness your way: Take advantage of discounted rates with health and fitness providers, plus access to yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health. 
• Confidential support: We provide confidential counselling support through Telus EAP to help you navigate any personal or professional challenges. 
• Recognising excellence: We celebrate your achievements and loyalty through our employee reward programs. 
• Referral bonus: Bring your talented friends to Ogilvy and receive a bonus! 
• Unlock exclusive savings: Access discounts and vouchers for major household brands through our benefits platform, perkSPACE.  

At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.  

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.  

We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.   

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