Freelance Brand Project Coordinator/ Account Manager

About Ogilvy  

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity-innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks  as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X,Instagram, andFacebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Brand Project Coordinator/ Account Manager - 3-month contract

About the Role: 

Ogilvy Sydney is looking for part-time account management support for an opportunity, supporting our client with the final stages of key brand, campaign and operational work through to the end of December 2026.

This role would suit an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager who is available to start ASAP and commit to three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate consumer testing for research projects, including materials, timelines and approvals.
• Support new product launches through artwork coordination and administrative tasks.
• Support media and creative implementation, completing the remaining 2026 deliverables and coordinating implementation of the 2027 plans.
• Coordinate influencer activity, with scope to be confirmed.
• Coordinate the rollout of e-commerce assets and website updates.
• Maintain project trackers, timelines and deliverables across internal cross-functional teams and agency partners.
• Follow up with stakeholders, manage competing priorities and keep projects moving across agency and client teams.

Experience & Skills:

• Experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager level, ideally with FMCG, beauty, integrated campaign or e-commerce experience.
• Highly organised and proactive, with strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams at once.
• Comfortable working in a secondment-style arrangement, building relationships with both client and agency stakeholders.
• Confident following up with stakeholders, managing timelines and keeping deliverables on track.
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.