Boutique health and wellness PR agency VIVA! Communications has expanded its Sydney team, hiring Brooke Williamson-Jones as a junior account manager.

Williamson-Jones joins VIVA! from the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA), where she held the position of marketing and communication manager, and was responsible for driving PRIA’s communication channels, marketing strategy and company sponsorships.

Along with her experience in strategic communication, Williamson-Jones joins VIVA! also brings her background in customer marketing, event management and graphic design to the VIVA! team, having worked in marketing for GWA Group.

VIVA! Communications managing director Paul Jans said he was pleased to continue growing the agency.

“I am really pleased that VIVA! Continues to attract talent with a diverse range of skills,” he said.

“Brooke is a great fit for VIVA!. Having worked in marketing and PR for PRIA, she is aware of the industry, and brings with her other creative skills that enhance our in-house capabilities.

“We’re looking forward to working with Brooke to continue to grow our specialist health and wellness team to support our growing and diverse health and wellness clientele in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.”