UNDERTOW IS A STRONG PULL IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. TO CREATE IT YOU MUST KNOW THE WAY THE FLOW RUNS, THEN FORGE A SURPRISING NEW ROUTE. UNDERTOW MEDIA IS DRIVEN BY THIS PHILOSOPHY.

Doesn’t skip a beat. Occasionally skips lunch. 

Jess runs a tight ship at Undertow Media, and her role as skipper means she leads by example, bringing her strong work ethic, creative thinking and business strategy skills to every account.

Always a few steps ahead, Jess never stops until clients are completely satisfied. She has not only created a caring and committed environment for her staff – she also makes sure all clients experience Undertow Media's hardworking, committed and fun culture.

With 12 years experience managing campaigns, Jess has developed excellent problem solving skills and her attention to detail on major accounts, core business and finance operations is second to none. 

Big ideas, big determination, big results.

As an owner of Undertow Media, Amanda is focused on driving new business, creating strategic alliances and growing the agency.

Amanda’s creativity and copywriting skills have set a high standard within the agency and have also set Undertow Media apart as one of the best communications consultancies in the country.

With a winning combination of fierce determination, charm and diplomacy, Amanda’s negotiation skills are legendary. She continues to bring her issues management skills and invaluable strategic advice to the business.

Cool, calm and connected.

Before joining Undertow Media, Sarah was in charge of some of Melbourne’s biggest catering organisations where she developed exceptional organisational skills.

As well as managing the operational side of the business, Sarah is one of Undertow’s most accomplished event managers and PR practitioners. 

Her ability to quickly pinpoint her clients’ needs and deliver projects on brief, on time and on budget has resulted in several longstanding relationships.

Sarah is known for her calm nature and her diplomatic approach which she brings to every project.

Always engaging.

Sally is a highly motivated and enthusiastic communications specialist with 12 years’ experience in leading engagement and relationship campaigns, most recently for the United States Consulate General. 

With her outstanding communications skills and industry know-how, Sally’s role at Undertow Media is focused on building brands and strong brand communities.

Passionate about making connections, Sally is accomplished at establishing and maintaining strong relationships. She manages and delivers projects whilst solving problems with aplomb. 

Media intelligence guru. Pretty intelligent fullstop.

The newest member of the Undertow family, Shelley built her thirteen year communications career in PR agencies before moving over to the client side in the media intelligence industry.  

Specialising in integrated PR campaigns, brand strategy and stakeholder relations, Shelley has delivered powerful campaigns and impactful results for some of the country’s biggest and brightest consumer brands. 

It’s her killer combination of creative thinking and curiosity for what makes each business tick that assures a bespoke solution for her clients.

A country girl at heart, Shell is a self-confessed news junkie with a perpetual penchant for travel, good food and the Tiges. 

Industrious. Meticulous. Hilarious.

Merilla is the ideal public relations practitioner. She cares deeply about her clients and brings her natural energy and enthusiasm to every account.

As Undertow Media’s property and design expert, Merilla brings over ten years experience working with some of the country’s best known developers, architects and designers. 

Her talented approach to campaign management and strategy direction covers everything from traditional PR and events to effective brand partnerships.

Always exceeding expectations, Merilla is dedicated and meticulous in everything she does. Around the office the only thing more impressive than her attention to detail is her sense of humour.

Social media star. Regular media star too.

With her winning personality, Stephanie not only charms Undertow Media staff and clients, for the last six years she has also formed valuable media relationships that deliver exceptional editorial results.

Stephanie has executed successful campaigns in the consumer, lifestyle, property and travel industries. She has expertly organised media famils, feature stories and high-end events for some of Australia’s most well-known brands.

Stephanie is also a social media expert and is passionate about generating real and engaging online conversations between a brand and its audience. 

Doesn't rest. Ever.

After working her way to the top of New Zealand’s PR industry, Greer made her way across the Tasman to Undertow where she shared her exceptional brand building skills in the consumer, travel and lifestyle sectors.

Leaving no media opportunity unchartered, Greer delivered successful campaigns for many of our best-known brands for three years before taking the reins as General Manager of our Consumer Division. She has now taken these stellar skills back to her homeland to head up Undertow Media in New Zealand.