PR Account Manager

Remuneration:	R26000 - R30000 per month negotiable cost-to-company
Location:	Cape Town
Remote work:	Remote work allowed optional
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Mid
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Occasional
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Splash PR

We have an opening for an experienced public relations professional with a proven track record of successful account management to work on one of our most dynamic accounts.

Responsibilities include: Planning, development and administration of the PR programme which may include, but is not limited to, developing PR strategies, developing news angles, creating and managing PR timelines, managing influencer campaigns, creating influencer marketing reports, research and copywriting press releases and Q&As, developing editorial content to use as a PR tool, researching and developing media lists per press release, pitching to media lists per press release, securing editorial placement in print, broadcast and digital channels, managing media enquiries, media tracking and reporting, monthly reports, co-ordination, distribution and administration of PR samples as required, client meetings as required, media event co-ordination, guest list development and management, managing media giveaways, media seeding, advertorial negotiation and management, media liaison and itineraries for media and influencer travel.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in PR, journalism, or media and communications with influencer marketing experience essential.
• Three years + PR experience within an agency or in-house at a company, at account manager level. Experience at managing influencer campaigns essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or a passion for sport and/or the fashion retail sector an advantage.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Able to create and implement a PR strategy
• Existing relationships with media and content creators
• Exceptional time management skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent newswriting and editing skills
• Able to pinpoint news angles and generate story ideas
• Able to package and pitch editorial content to media
• Able to develop innovative PR tactics and activation ideas
• Presentation skills
• An excellent knowledge of South Africa’s media landscape
• Ability to manage projects and report daily to clients
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to confidently manage client relationships
• Ability to plan and execute media events and PR activations
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Posted on 29 Jan 09:50, Closing date 22 Mar