Public Relations Account Executive

About the role

You will help deliver work across a portfolio of accounts while owning defined tasks, media opportunities and project workstreams. You will be supported by senior team members, but expected to manage your time, communicate early and finish what you start.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting media releases, pitches, media alerts, briefings and other client materials

• Finding timely, relevant angles and pitching them to journalists

• Building accurate media lists and maintaining useful media relationships

• Coordinating interviews, media calls, content opportunities and approvals

• Supporting launches, events, activations and live media moments

• Assisting with creator, influencer and partnership activity

• Researching clients, sectors, audiences and the wider media environment

• Preparing clear coverage reports, campaign updates and client actions

• Attending meetings and communicating confidently with clients, media, suppliers and partners

• Supporting the senior team across day-to-day account and project delivery

About you

• Around one to two years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, media or a related role

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Some experience drafting media materials and pitching stories

• A working understanding of the Australian media landscape

• Good organisation, attention to detail and confidence managing competing priorities

• A calm, practical approach when deadlines move or plans change

• The confidence to communicate professionally with clients, journalists and suppliers

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and confidence working on Mac

• A thoughtful, practical approach to using AI for research, productivity and content development

About us

DGPR is an independent Australian communications and events agency, based in Perth. We work with brands and places to shape the story and deliver the moment. Since 2013, our work has moved between strategy and the real world: media relations, launches, precincts, venues, partnerships, major events and the moments where reputation and delivery meet. We are a close, experienced team. That means early client exposure, direct access to senior people and a real role in the work - not a narrow lane on the sidelines.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid working environment

• A monthly Me Day

• Professional development and industry training

• Direct experience with senior team members and clients

• Clear opportunities to take on more responsibility as your skills develop

• A supportive team that values judgement, quality, clear communication and follow-through