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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
About Edelman
Edelman is a global communications firm built on the belief that earned attention drives real impact. We help some of the world’s most ambitious brands earn trust, relevance and connection through ideas that live at the intersection of culture, media and technology.
In Australia, our Social & Influencer team sits at the centre of this approach — bringing together strategists, creatives, media specialists and storytellers to deliver work that is social by design and earned at its core.
We believe the best ideas don’t interrupt — they participate in culture, spark conversation and inspire action.
Role Overview
We’re looking for an Associate Client Director to lead one of our most exciting global sporting briefs, sitting at the heart of culture, fandom and real-time conversation.
This role is designed for a social-first leader — someone who understands how audiences behave, how content travels, and how to turn moments into momentum. You’ll lead the development of a dynamic, always-on social ecosystem while orchestrating high-impact campaign moments that cut through at scale.
As a senior leader in the Social & Influencer team, you’ll combine strategic thinking, creative instinct and operational excellence to deliver work that earns attention, drives engagement and delivers measurable impact — grounded in Edelman’s earned-first, integrated approach.
You’ll also play a critical role in bringing together teams across Edelman Australia, ensuring seamless, integrated delivery across markets, disciplines and time-sensitive moments.
What You’ll Do
Build the Social Engine
Lead Creator & Influencer Strategy
Drive Content Excellence
Stay Ahead of Culture
Integrate Paid, Owned & Earned
Lead Clients with Confidence
Lead Teams & Collaboration
Measure What Matters
What You Bring
- 10+ years’ experience across social, digital or integrated communications
- Proven experience leading large-scale social and influencer campaigns
- Deep expertise across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and emerging platforms
- Strong track record building and managing creator ecosystems
- Experience working in fast-paced, reactive or live environments
- Excellent client leadership and presentation skills
- Strong commercial mindset and delivery discipline
- Calm under pressure, decisive and solutions-focused
- A genuine passion for culture, sport and social storytelling
Why This Role is Different
- You’ll be working at the centre of a global cultural moment
- The work is always-on, fast-moving and highly visible
- Success depends on speed, instinct and precision
- You’ll shape how fans experience and engage in real time
- You’ll lead a truly integrated, national team effort
Edelman is committed to creating equality and diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, nationality, disability gender or age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.