Job Description

We have a fab, fully on-site opportunity for an experienced PR Account Manager to work across a portfolio of fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands at a dynamic boutique PR agency's HQ located in Johannesburg East.In this role, earned media experience is extremely important, as such we're looking for a 'hands on' PR Account Manager with relevant consumer client experience.We are on the hunt for someone professional and creative with a positive 'can-do' attitude who is eager to get stuck in. Someone who is detailed oriented and hardworking.You will be responsible for PR plans, earned media, campaign ideation, and event management. Let's not forget influencer management and client service.Attitude is everything in this role and our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, with a passion for the PR industry and boast a keen interest in the lifestyle, fashion, food and entertainment industries. So, if you have your finger firmly on the pulse of popular culture and the latest trends, get it touch, we'd love to chat!RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:

• Industry relevant qualification
• A minimum of 2+ years' experience in PR in an Account Manager or similar role
• PR Agency experience
• Previous experience working on a portfolio of consumer clients
• A strong media network for earned media opportunities - non-negotiable
• Strong influencer relationships and network
• High level understanding and expertise in influencer marketing
• Event management capabilities - the ability to manage an event from concept to execution
• Proven ability to think creatively and develop innovative PR strategies, proposals and event plans
• A strong understanding of client management
• Copywriting skills to manage press release writing and other copy writing requests
• Able to manage multiple clients at once with various projects and always on activity required for clients
• Strong Canva capabilities to create impactful presentations and client plans
• Enthusiastic and passionate about PR
• Up to date with the latest trends - in particular in the lifestyle, fashion, food and entertainment industries
• Hands on with a xe2x80x9ccan doxe2x80x9d attitude.

Please submit a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.City: JohannesburgLevel of Expertise: MidRemuneration: NegotiableConsultant: TamaraReference Number: #Tam796

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