Job Description

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.We have a tremendous in-office opportunity for a gifted Senior PR Account Manager/Junior Account Director to join the dynamic Corporate/Financial services PR team at the Cape Town HQ of one of SA's largest and most established PR agencies where you'll work on leading South African brands in the investment management and insurance space.This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless execution of PR campaigns and client servicing, directly impacting the success of high-profile accounts. As such, we are looking for someone with solid corporate client experience and PR agency experience who is willing and able to write captivating content and pitch to journos.The successful candidate will work on-site, alongside the Senior PR Account Director and the broader team, and reporting to the senior PR Account Director, and MD.Do you have a demonstrable track record in traffic management, project management, management of traditional and social media, writing, media relations, reporting as well as client liaison skills? This is for you! Apply today.Responsibilities

• Play the role of traffic management/project manager for the team: create detailed schedules, update status reports, set deadlines at each stage of the project, and ensure that work is distributed equally and fairly between writers and PR consultants.
• Develop monthly social media calendars within deadline
• Manage social media communities and upload approved social media posts and content, flag when there are complaints ahead of time.
• Write press releases and interview motivations, seek approval. Manage the approval process with client.
• Distribute content and secure regular media coverage. Develop and maintain media relationships.
• Report on PR efforts and ensure that reports (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) are concise, accurate and presentable
• Client service requirement.
• Team management of junior staff - together with SAD.
• Proofread emails for clarity, grammar and spelling to clients
• Ensure prompt and accurate communication with clients
• Manage the content management system
• Manage the supplier payment process

RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:

• Undergraduate qualification (such as BCom, BA, BSoc Science or BTech) in Marketing, Journalism, Communication, PR or a relevant field
• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics as a subject
• Proven experience in account management in a PR agency (3 - 4 years)
• A degree either in Communication, Journalism, PR or Marketing or related field
• Proven experience working on corporate PR clients (NOT consumer)
• Media relations with business/corporate/financial media - pitching and securing coverage
• Preparing clients reports and presentations (2- 3 years)
• Strong project management skills/traffic management skills
• Highly organised, self-disciplined and process driven
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to analyse data and the news agenda for insights (ability to identify social conversations/triggers/zeitgeist and hot topics - must naturally be curious and have a love for reading / staying informed)
• Entrepreneurial skills with the ability to identify the client's opportunities and threats
• Excellent verbal and writing ability, including copywriting and editing, and proficiency in English
• Outstanding people skills
• Basic financial management skills (Manage the CE and freelance invoicing system e.g. Chase)
• Database management skills
• Demonstrated social media skills including community management, and posting of content on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Ability to navigate high-pressure or fast deadline situations with composure - advantageous
• Media relations skills, including good knowledge of the South African media landscape - advantageous
• Experience in selling, advertising, brand journalism, content marketing, advertising, copywriting or brand communications - advantageous
• Proficient with Chase software, Google Studio, Newsclip, or Meltwater - advantageous.

Please submit a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.If you don't have the relevant experience required for this role, please consider your application unsuccessful.City: Cape TownLevel of Expertise: Mid - SeniorRemuneration: NegotiableConsultant: TamaraReference Number: #Tam827

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