Senior Account Manager - PR & Communications Agency

We keep finding more great work we want to do. So we're looking for another great person to do it with.

Specifically, a senior PR professional who can think strategically, challenge bravely and turn a good idea into an incredible one.

Someone who knows agency life, loves the variety of it, and genuinely cares about delivering exceptional work.

Someone who can see around corners, is prepared to have the courageous conversation when it matters, and never settles for “that’ll do”.

You’ll work with wonderful clients across New Zealand, including realestate.co.nz, JB Hi-Fi and Jim Beam Homegrown, as part of a small team with big ambitions.

We’re Brainchild, a Hamilton-based PR and reputation agency. This year, we were named PRINZ PR Consultancy of the Year (Small to Medium).

We’re proud of that, but we’re just as excited for what comes next.

And that’s where you come in.

The role

The work is broad. You might be developing a PR strategy, finding a story in a client’s data, pitching media, coming up with content ideas, writing an EDM or opinion piece, planning a social campaign, working with creators, developing a podcast, or preparing a spokesperson for an interview.

We think beyond individual channels too, looking at how a good story or idea can work harder across PR, content, social and beyond.

You’ll take the lead on client accounts, build trusted relationships, and keep work moving, with room to stretch further into strategy, senior client counsel, and leadership.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have solid agency experience and be confident independently managing client accounts, relationships, and a varied workload.

You’ll be good at:

• PR and media relations, including knowing what makes a story and how to pitch it
• building strong client relationships
• writing excellent content, with a sharp eye for detail
• managing multiple accounts, projects, deadlines and budgets
• thinking beyond the immediate brief and spotting opportunities
• understanding the wider media, marketing and communications landscape
• working collaboratively and helping the people around you do great work.

This is a part-time opportunity ideally around 32 hours per week; but we’re open to flex for the right person. Let us know how many hours you'd love to work.

Why Brainchild?

You’ll have room to grow. We’re a small team, so there aren’t layers of hierarchy between you and the

interesting stuff. We have a clear progression framework, so you won’t be left guessing where you stand.

We’re flexible. We’re based together in our Hamilton CBD office but generally work from home one day a week and make things work around school pick-ups, appointments and life the rest of the time.

We stay one step ahead. We’re not boxed in by a particular channel or by how PR has always been done. We stay close to what’s changing, test new ideas, and look for smarter ways to get results for our clients. Right now, that includes building visibility, credibility and reputation in the AI era.

We make each other better. We’re a high-performing team with high standards for our work. We share ideas, give honest feedback and aren’t afraid to challenge each other’s thinking. You’ll learn from the people around you, and we’ll expect you to help them grow too.

Sound like you?

Click apply, attach your CV and a note telling us a bit about you, the work you enjoy most and why you’re interested in joining Brainchild. We’ll be reviewing applications confidentially as they come in and will be in touch shortly after, so don’t wait till the closing date.

If you’re happy where you are but this has made you curious, we’d still love to have a confidential chat. Click apply to find out how.