Account Director

Company description At Publicis Production, we’re the first intelligent content company within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business

We bring ideas to life through craft, technology, and data – delivering integrated campaigns that make an impact

By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content

In ANZ, our team of 100+ experts is shaping the future of creative and content production

Overview Role Summary: We’re looking for an experienced Account Director to join our tight-knit national team on a 9x month contract

This is a senior, client-facing role where you’ll lead key accounts, drive integrated campaigns, and build trusted partnerships that deliver measurable results

As Account Director, you’ll be the strategic lead for major client relationships, steering projects from briefing through to delivery across TV, film, digital, social, print, and OOH

You’ll combine commercial acumen with creative know-how, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard

Acting as the central connector between clients, internal teams, and external partners, you’ll champion operational excellence and foster a collaborative, people-first culture

This contract role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne

What You’ll Do: Serve as the senior point of contact for client stakeholders, providing strategic counsel and campaign expertise

Lead client briefing processes and ensure clarity, alignment, and strategic focus

Build strong, trusted partnerships through proactive communication and consistent delivery

Identify opportunities for account growth, including new services and campaign extensions

Oversee end-to-end project delivery across integrated campaigns – scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and resourcing

Collaborate with producers, creatives, and studio teams to maintain creative integrity

Manage account financials, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets

Mentor and lead an Account Manager and cross-functional teams, fostering growth and high performance

Champion a positive, solutions-focused culture that values craft, diversity, and continuous improvement

Play a key role in client pitches and planning responses

What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in a senior client service role within creative, content, or production agencies

Strong business acumen and ability to manage account financials and profitability

Expertise in delivering integrated campaigns across multiple channels

Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Ability to lead teams, inspire collaboration, and drive operational excellence

Skilled in identifying growth opportunities and converting them into tangible results

Knowledge of industry-standard planning tools and processes

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for creativity and innovation

Valid Australian unlimited working rights

What we will offer you: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering: A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing

A creative, lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!” Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program

A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva

Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs

Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year

Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer

Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out

We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply

Diversity

Inclusion

Equity

More than just words, these are part of our DNA

At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation

We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in

We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today

So be you – we like it that way

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process

If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.