Hybrid Senior Communications Manager

at dentsu Austria

• Job title: Senior Communications Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sydney, Australia

About the role

• Senior Communications Manager at dentsu shaping its reputation across Australia and New Zealand. Leading communications strategy, media relations, and internal engagements for greater organizational alignment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of dentsu ANZ’s communications strategy across external, corporate and internal channels.
• Craft compelling narratives that position dentsu’s leaders as thought leaders through storytelling, speaking engagements and partnerships.
• Oversee the execution of all external communications activity including managing a proactive and reactive press office.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with press, including trade journalists and key industry publications.
• Support executive communications including message development and profiling opportunities.
• Plan and deliver high-impact employee campaigns that drive employee engagement and reinforce dentsu’s culture and values.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in communications, PR, or corporate affairs (ideally in marketing/media/agency environments).
• Strong writing and storytelling skills for internal and external audiences.
• Proven ability to manage media relations, issues management, and stakeholder communications.
• Skilled in digital tools and platforms (e.g., Streem / Meltwater, Sprinklr, Microsoft 365, Canva , LinkedIn).
• Demonstrated use and interest of emerging technologies.
• Confident working with senior leaders and navigating complex multinational and matrix structures.
• Agile & collaborative: comfortable working with a small but dynamic team.
• Proactive & hungry: driven to uncover stories that create impact.
• Friendly & professional: builds trust and strong relationships internally and externally.

Benefits

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change.
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way.
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University.
• Become a champion for meaningful progress: Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so.