A PR agency in the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg requires a Public relations junior account manager to manage a mix of technology, HR and industry accounts.

The candidate must have at least 2-3 years Public Relations agency experience and be able to drive their accounts, ensuring they meet their targets. The position is ideal for a Senior Account Executive that would like to progress to a Junior Account Manager role.

The candidate must possess a firm grasp of the English language, be able to write (opinion pieces and press releases), have an understanding of technology and have the confidence to chair PR status meetings. Importantly, the candidate must be able to self-manage their time through a productivity tool as this is largely a ‘work from home’ role.

Candidate must have their own transport.

Duties include:
- Managing a portfolio of clients’ PR accounts and meet the monthly activity targets per account.
- Providing strategic counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider marketing campaigns.
- Building relationships with existing and new clients.
- Building relationships with key media contacts.
- Liaising with clients regarding press campaigns, creative projects and PR solutions.
- Dealing with the media, speaking to journalists and other members of the press.
- Providing innovative and creative ideas to clients.
- Briefing clients and updating them on press campaigns.
- Analysing PR coverage and providing written reports.
- Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- To develop angles on each account.
- Write a minimum of two pieces of content per month. Could be a press release, Q&A, opinion piece/article, blog posts, social media posts, etc. for submission to media.
- Chair PR meetings with Senior Account Manager.
- Ensure reports and clippings are prepared/updated.
- Co-ordinate appointments/meeting for all clients.
- To oversee the PR administration assistant duties.
- Research radio and TV programmes for potential client interviews.
- Track feature opportunities.
- Obtain timeous approvals on content from clients.
- Send content to press.
- Pitch and schedule media interviews.
- Brief client for media interviews.
- Compile and prepare annual PR reviews for clients.
- Develop social media posts for clients.

Requirements

Must have 2 – 3 years PR agency experience.
Strong copywriting skills.
A strong grasp of the English language (spoken and written).
Must have a flair for technology and good understanding of general technology and business topics.
Must be completely au fait with MS Office (excel, word, PPT, graphs, reports etc.).
Strategic thinking skills, and the ability to conceptualise ‘next steps’.
High levels of communication - both presentation, verbal and written skills
Well-spoken and presentable.
A passion for the media, including social media.
Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation.
Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential media networks.
Outstanding organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios.
Service focused and sensitive to confidential information.
Ability to work under pressure.

Posted on 12 May 13:17, Closing date 19 Jun

Public Relations Junior Account Manager