Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

One of South Africa’s largest and most established Public Relations consultancies has a fantastic job opportunity for a PR Account Manager in Cape Town. We are looking for a stellar candidate to join their Consumer PR Team working a fabulous portfolio of clients including retail, cosmetics and more. Your job as PR Account Manager will include client liaison and management of status reports, media relations, media lists, writing and editing of copy, distributing editorial content to journalists, managing events and promotions, influencer management, social media management, packing of media drops, budgeting and admin – and more! The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude and a passion for excellence. If you’re not scared of hard work, have PR agency experience and a passion for influencer management, social media and traditional PR, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Client liaison, Status reports and Traffic management including robust project management skills, meeting deadlines and time management
Pitching press releases and feature ideas to journalists
Prepare reports and ensuring that they’re concise, accurate and presentable
Write media briefs, press releases, news stories, articles, case studies and product pieces
Management of influencers and proofing content
Budgets and manage the supplier payment process
Organise and assist with events and promotions
Brainstorm and research fresh ideas for PR campaigns.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

Minimum diploma or undergraduate degrees- such as BCom, BA or BTech – with major in Journalism, Social Science, English, Marketing Communication, Communications, Public Relations or relevant field
Certificate/high proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Experience in traditional PR, influencer management and social media
Minimum of three years’ experience in PR agency, journalism, content marketing, advertising, copywriting or brand communications
Retail/FMCG consumer PR experience – preferable
Proficient with Chase software, Newsclip, Meltwater, Novus or Ornico
Sound media relations skills, including good knowledge of the South African media landscape
Excellent written and oral skills
Critical thinking skills
Excellent organisational skills
Outstanding communication and people abilities
Reliability and efficiency
A self-starter and independent worker
Highly organised and pays attention to small details
Curious (loves to learn, broad general knowledge and love for social media and PR)
A strong communicator, highly collaborative and a team player.

Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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