Account Director

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Anthem is an independent entertainment marketing consultancy connecting audiences with live experiences across arts, culture and major events.

We start with passion, assemble the right minds and believe progress comes from courage, imperfection and creative tension.

We are experts, fans and lateral thinkers who are passionate about the arts, collaborative by nature and inclusive by design. We build teams around ideas, not hierarchy, and value people who care deeply about creating great work that makes a difference.

Join us and use your passion to move people.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Client Relationship & Project Management Be the trusted, go-to contact for key clients – nurturing relationships built on transparency, reliability, and shared ambition.

Act as a strategic advisor, offering tailored counsel and proactive problem-solving that consistently exceeds expectations.

Maintain open, regular communication with clients to ensure outstanding service delivery at every touchpoint.

Campaign Development & Execution Lead and oversee client campaigns end-to-end, integrating strategy, creative, production, content, and broader agency services to deliver against agreed objectives.

Ensure campaigns are aligned with client goals, budgets, and timelines – with no detail left to chance.

Collaborate across departments to align on strategy, objectives, and seamless delivery.

Monitor campaign performance and provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Own campaign budgets and the financial performance of your accounts, with a focus on meeting or exceeding targets.

Partner with the Finance team to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.

Deliver clear, timely budget reporting to clients.

Lead, mentor, and inspire your account team – setting the standard for client engagement and campaign delivery.

Oversee project management, campaign planning, and day-to-day delivery across your portfolio.

Champion collaborative working relationships across all departments and actively support team training and development.

Take ownership of special projects and agency initiatives as assigned.

Business Development Play an active role in new business pitches, proposals, and presentations to win new clients and expand existing partnerships.

Identify and develop new business opportunities in collaboration with the leadership team.

Leverage your client relationships to introduce and secure additional Anthem services.

Industry Positioning Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to position Anthem as a market-leading partner.

Represent the agency at industry events, launches, and networking opportunities.

Stay across market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to inform strategic planning.

ABOUT YOU

5+ years in a senior marketing role, ideally servicing theatrical or related live entertainment industries, agency experience highly regarded

An advanced understanding of marketing principles and how to apply them across integrated campaigns

The confidence to set a high bar and the ability to inspire clients and colleagues alike to reach it

Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams

Strong knowledge of the arts and entertainment industry landscape, with existing industry relationships an advantage

Deep understanding of cross-platform advertising, including digital, social, and paid media strategy

A track record of growing and sustaining senior client relationships built on trust, results and creative ambition

A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving under pressure

Calm and decisive when things get complex, bringing clarity and momentum to the team around you

A genuine desire to grow Anthem's profile and reputation in the industry

Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding verbal and written communication skills

A passion for culture, live performance, major events and the arts — and the industry knowledge and relationships to match

LIFE AT ANTHEM At Anthem, we value Courage, Heart, Curiosity, and Imagination — and we try to live those values in the way we work every day.

Our home:

A smart, light-filled office on Exhibition Street in the Melbourne CBD — open plan, spacious, and in one of the city's best locations

The perks of the industry:

Regular tickets to shows, events and opening nights — because we believe in experiencing the work we love

Flexibility:

Mainly office-based with one day working from home each week

Growth:

Ongoing training and development opportunities including internal mentoring, external seminars and industry workshops

The team:

A close-knit, passionate and collaborative team of 23 — big enough to do serious work, small enough that you'll genuinely make an impact

Culture:

Regular team events, social activities and a workplace where great work is celebrated and good people are valued

READY TO MOVE PEOPLE? Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this role, and why Anthem, feels like the right next step for you. Applications close March 24, 2026 but we’ll be reviewing as they come in.

Your application will include the following questions

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

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