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# Freelance Account Director at Ogilvy

- **Company:** Ogilvy
- **Location:** Sydney, Australia
- **Posted:** 2026-10-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26
- **Apply:** https://www.ogilvy.com/careers/4746950005?gh_jid=4746950005

## Job description

## 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](https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-brings-home-network-year-2026-cannes-lions-international-festival-creativity) at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and [ranks](https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-4th-straight-year) 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](http://www.ogilvy.com/), and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy/), [X](https://twitter.com/ogilvy),[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ogilvy/), and[Facebook.](https://www.facebook.com/ogilvy/)

## 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](http://wpp.com/).

Business unit: Ogilvy Advertising

Team: Account Management

Location: Sydney

Employment type: Freelance

We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Account Director to join Ogilvy Advertising, working across two key accounts spanning FMCG and government. Starting immediately, finishing end of year.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, hands-on senior account leader who can seamlessly manage multiple stakeholders, drive great work and build strong client relationships across diverse categories.

## About The Role

As Freelance Account Director, you’ll play a key role in leading client relationships, overseeing integrated campaign delivery and ensuring the team consistently delivers strategically strong, creatively excellent work.

Splitting your time across two accounts, you’ll bring the ability to adapt to different client needs, navigate complex stakeholder environments and keep projects moving in a fast-paced agency setting.

## What You'll Do

- Lead client relationships, building trust and acting as a strategic partner across both accounts.
- Oversee integrated advertising campaigns from briefing and creative development through to production and execution.
- Manage multiple projects, priorities and timelines across two distinct client portfolios.
- Work closely with creative, strategy, production and media teams to deliver high-quality work.
- Provide clear direction to account teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on brief and to a high standard.
- Navigate complex stakeholder environments, confidently managing feedback, expectations and approvals.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen client partnerships and provide proactive recommendations.
- Manage budgets, resourcing, scopes and project profitability.

## What You'll Bring

- Proven experience as an Account Director within an integrated agency.
- Strong experience leading integrated campaigns and managing senior client relationships.
- The ability to confidently manage multiple accounts, stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets and agency resources.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to hit the ground running.
- A collaborative leadership style and the ability to bring teams together to deliver great work.

At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.

We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know: ogv-au-careers@ogilvy.com

## #LI-CO1

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 accommodations@ogilvy.com. 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.

## About Ogilvy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ogilvy is a global creative network that helps brands make an impact through advertising, public relations, consulting, relationship design, and health marketing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of WPP plc, a publicly traded company – NYSE: WPP)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1948
- **Founders**: David Ogilvy

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Consulting, Healthcare Marketing
- **Target customers**: B2B, B2C, Enterprise, SMB across nearly 90 countries
- **Mission**: "To inspire people and brands to make an impact"

## Products & Services
- **Advertising, Brand & Content**: Full-service advertising campaigns, brand strategy, and creative content development.
- **Public Relations & Influence**: Narrative development, corporate reputation, influencer marketing, earned media.
- **Relationship Design (Ogilvy One)**: Data-driven customer engagement, loyalty programs, and personalised experiences powered by AI.
- **Consulting (Ogilvy Consulting)**: Business transformation, marketing transformation, behavioural science, innovation, and social impact strategy.
- **Health (Ogilvy Health)**: Healthcare marketing solutions for pharma, biotech, medical centres, payers, and consumer health brands.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available for Ogilvy alone (parent WPP’s market cap is publicly reported)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not publicly disclosed; operates as part of WPP’s global network
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company WPP plc; key clients include many of the world’s most successful brands
- **Growth Signals**: Operates in 132 locations across 83 countries; 75 years of continuous operation; recently expanded capabilities in AI-driven relationship design and consulting

## Competitive Advantages
- **Borderless Creativity**: Seamless collaboration across advertising, PR, consulting, and health capabilities under one roof.
- **Deep Heritage & Trust**: Founded in 1948, Ogilvy has shepherded iconic brands through decades of market change.
- **Global Reach, Local Touch**: Nearly 90 country markets with local expertise backed by global scale.
- **Talent Culture**: Strong emphasis on inclusion, employee resource groups (“Communities”), and professional development.

## Strategic Focus
- **Innovation at Intersections**: Blending creativity with technology (AI, data) to deliver modern marketing solutions.
- **Consulting Growth**: Expanding Ogilvy Consulting’s offerings in behavioural science, sustainability, and business transformation.
- **Health & Wellness**: Deepening capabilities in healthcare marketing to serve both traditional health brands and consumer wellness.
- **Talent & Inclusion**: Investing in people-first policies, inclusive hiring, and career development to attract and retain top creative talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: People-first philosophy rooted in David Ogilvy’s original vision; strong commitment to inclusion and employee well-being.
- **Employee Resource Groups**: Nine global “Communities” (Roots, Somos, Black Diaspora, Proud, Parents & Carers, etc.) fostering belonging and professional networking.
- **Learning & Development**: Best-in-class training programs and career growth opportunities, with mentorship from senior leaders.
- **Work Environment**: Global opportunities across 132 offices; hybrid/remote policies vary by region and role (not universally disclosed, but flexibility is common in agency settings).
- **Perks**: Access to a vast global network of experts, exposure to high-profile brands, and a creative, collaborative atmosphere.

## Sources
1. [Ogilvy Careers Page](https://www.ogilvy.com/careers)
2. [Ogilvy About Page](https://www.ogilvy.com/about)
3. [Ogilvy Who We Are](https://www.ogilvy.com/careers/who-we-are)
4. [Wikipedia: Ogilvy (agency)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogilvy_(agency))

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