Communications Manager

Communications Manager
6-Month Contract | Melbourne
Culture. Creativity. Communications that cut through.
AMPR is looking for an experienced Communications Manager to join our Melbourne team on a six-month fixed-term contract.
This is an opportunity for an experienced PR professional to step into a busy, established portfolio of leading lifestyle and consumer brands, work alongside a highly experienced team and make an immediate impact.
If you’re kind, driven and curious, love great ideas, nurture strong media and client relations and know how to keep things moving in a fast-paced agency environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We are AMPR
AMPR is an independent communications agency creating culturally relevant work for some of Australia’s most recognised brands.
For more than three decades, we’ve built our reputation on strong relationships, creative thinking, trusted counsel and work that delivers meaningful and measurable results.
We work across consumer, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, wellness, sport, entertainment and major events, bringing together earned media, influence, talent, content, experiences and brand storytelling.
We’re a team of curious thinkers, great communicators and genuinely good people who care deeply about our work, our clients and each other.
Our values guide how we show up every day:
KIND – We lead with respect, empathy and generosity.DRIVEN – We care about the outcome and hold ourselves to a high standard.CURIOUS – We ask questions, challenge convention and look for better ways to do things.
The opportunity
Reporting to a senior lead, you’ll join one of our established client teams and take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and delivery of a portfolio of consumer accounts.
As a six-month contract role, we’re looking for someone who is confident stepping into established relationships, quickly getting across client priorities and bringing experience, energy and sound judgement from day one.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders as well as Communications Executives and Coordinators, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
What you’ll do
You’ll be responsible for:Leading the day-to-day management of key client accounts and becoming a trusted extension of their teamsDeveloping and delivering strategic communications programs that generate strong earned outcomesBuilding and maintaining excellent relationships with media, talent, creators and industry stakeholdersIdentifying proactive news, storytelling and cultural opportunities for clientsDeveloping creative campaign ideas and contributing to integrated agency thinkingWriting and overseeing high-quality media materials, pitches, proposals and client communicationsManaging projects, timelines, budgets and deliverables with confidenceProviding direction, feedback and support to junior team membersWorking collaboratively across AMPR to deliver the best possible outcome for every clientBringing commercial awareness and identifying opportunities to strengthen and grow client relationships
About you
You’ll ideally bring:4+ years’ experience in PR and communications, with agency experience highly regardedStrong experience working with consumer and lifestyle brandsA proven ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneouslyExcellent media relationships and a strong understanding of the Australian media landscapeConfident client management and presentation skillsExcellent writing, pitching and storytelling abilityStrong organisational skills and attention to detailThe ability to remain calm, solutions-focused and positive when things move quicklyExperience guiding and developing junior team membersA genuine interest in culture, brands, media and what’s happening next
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who is kind in how you work, driven by great outcomes and curious enough to keep asking what could make the work better.
Life at AMPR
We want people to do great work while having a life outside of it too.Our team benefits include:Flexible workingOngoing learning, development and upskillingMentor programRegular team activities and Culture Club eventsOpportunities to work across a diverse portfolio of leading brands and industriesOpportunities across AMPR and our sister company, Twenty3 GroupPaid birthday, study and community service leaveA supportive, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together
We’re PR people, strategists, creatives and storytellers – as well as parents, runners, food obsessives, fashion and beauty lovers, sports fans, pet people and everything in between.
There is no one AMPR personality. What connects us is how we work: Kind. Driven. Curious.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Communications Manager looking for a six-month opportunity to work with great brands, great people and genuinely interesting work, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply via LinkedIn or contact work@ampr.com.au.
AMPR is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued. If you require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.