Job Description

We're looking for a talented wordsmith with a passion for writing to join our client's PR team in Cape Town.Based in Claremont, they are a small, hands-on agency making a big impact in the fintech, healthcare, early learning, and EdTech sectors.The ideal candidate will have an excellent sense of news and current affairs, strong storytelling skills, and an eye for detail.As the main point of contact for their clients, the applicant should be driven by effectiveness, highly organized, and a people personRequirements

• Degree in a relevant field
• Two or more years of agency experience
• Socially conscious and able to unpack complex ideas
• Ability to write on different subjects across a variety of sectors
• Solutions-driven thinker
• Must be Cape Town-based
• Drivers license

Skillset:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to connect with people and network
• Keen interest in the local media landscape and social media trends
• Great organizational and project management skills
• Able to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure

Key Traits:

• Attention to detail is a pre-requisite
• Open to feedback and constructive criticism
• Level-headed
• Quick learner
• Process-driven
• Problem-solver
• Team player, but also able to work independently
• Able to multi-task and think on your feet
• Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to cope with multi-faceted aspects of the role
• Tech-savvy
• Proactive
• Passionate

Traditional Media:

• Copywriting - press releases, op-eds, advertorials, media statements, website copy, reports, etc.
• Media relations - building relationships, securing coverage, and interview opportunities

Social Media:

• Content schedules - source and develop monthly content in line with the clients communication objectives
• Community management - manage clients social media pages and respond to messages in a timely manner
• Crisis communications - identifying and managing urgent queries

Client Service:

• Ensure a strong understanding of the clients business and insights into the industry they operate in
• Assist in anticipating needs, solutions, and opportunities to tap into
• Build and sustain strategic communications plans and opportunities for clients
• Onboard and build relationships with new clients
• Compile status, action, and monthly reports
• Ensure monthly deliverables are met

Excited by what youve read and confident you fit the role?Submit your application today!

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