Group Practice Head (AUTOMOTIVE)

Agency : Red Agency

Job Description : About HAVAS Red :

As pioneers in earned-first communications we believe our best work happens when we shape a singular creative idea to live in any owned earned social and paid channel.

Our 80 Redsters across offices in Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane are smart hungry and creative bringing together a chorus of integrated comms functions including media relations content creation social media influencer marketing activations and issues management. Were trusted by clients ranging from global brands to Australian icons to some of the fastest growing companies around.

We are part of the HAVAS PR Network the PR and communications arm of the HAVAS Group that comprises over 40 agencies in over 25 markets worldwide. In Australia HAVAS Red sits within the HAVAS Village a brilliant group of agencies and specialisms across communications advertising media and public affairs.

This role reports to the Managing Partner and Chief Client Officer.

Direct reports are a team of Group Account Directors.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive experience working at a senior level in a media PR or a communications role.
• Proven experience in successfully raising an organisations public profile.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Senior client stakeholder management.
• Have an excellent understanding of crisis communications management
• Deep understanding of and passion for the automotive industry.
• Strong contacts with motoring media and familiarity with general media (especially finance environment trade).
• Exceptional time-management skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced agency.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Australian landscape including politics business society news media influencers and social media.
• Proficiency in social networks.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This person will be a trusted source of advice to a large Automotive companys senior executives their PR team and the agency.

Leadership

Setting goals and objectives

Product PR strategy development and implementation

Issues and crisis management

Event management

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At Havas we are committed to building a future that is inclusive to all where you can bring your whole self to work and feel valued respected and supported to succeed. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds identities beliefs age and abilities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this or any role with us.

Contract Type : Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age sex race ethnicity disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individuals ability to perform their job.

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Brake Repair,Dealership Experience,GM Vehicles,Suspension Experience,Alignment,Auto Glass,Automotive Diagnostics,Automotive Repair,Service Technician Experience,Shocks & Struts,Automotive Service

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1