Pr Account Executive
2 weeks ago
Company Description
We are MSL Group, an insightful bunch of PR specialists and content creators with agencies in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We build Influence and deliver Impact to grow and protect our clients’ reputations. Our PR company services include PR Strategy, Influencer Marketing, Content Creation and online Reputation Management.
**Job Description**:
**Account Assistant**
As an Account Assistant at MSL, your goal is to learn and become the "go to PR admin expert" on all processes and admin tasks to ensure the smooth execution of the account portfolio. Key focus areas include: effective time keeping (via Chase), assistance with general team administration (i.e. minutes in meeting), coverage tracking and reporting.
**Responsibilities (include but not limited to)**
- Support the PR team
- Keep media lists updated, inform agency colleagues of media moves/changes, and compile tailored media lists per client content piece, while maintaining an updated master media list for each client in your team
- Build a solid knowledge of the South African media landscape and compile media contact list
- Grow in ability and confidence to pitch stories and find creative angles that resonate with journalists
- Develop personalised, friendly rapport with clients
- Take ownership of daily coverage tracking for reports and timeous client coverage updates
- Work closely with Account Executives/Account Managers to ensure quality, timeous monthly reports are delivered to clients
- Effective time recording (daily, accurate data logged on Chase (as per
Groupe deadlines)
- Keep an updated record of all client birthdays for your team, and liaise
with the Operations team (in advance) to plan for client birthdays in the respective week
- Inform your team and ensure actions are taken to acknowledge clients’ birthdays
- Keep abreast of industry best practice
**Qualifications**:
**Requirements / Experience Skills**
- A tertiary qualification in Public Relations
- At least 1 year's working experience as a PR Assistant / PR Intern
- Working experience within an Advertising Agency will be advantageous
- Proficient in MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience using Chase
- A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
- Strong administration and organizational skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong research skills
- Social media savvy
Additional Information
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Able to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
- Assertive
- Accountable
- Proactive
- Resilient
- Problem solver / solution driven
- Deadline driven
- Meticulous with attention to detail
- Other:
- Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
- Comfortable to work from Publicis Groupe office (if and when required)
- Willing to work on alcohol brands (if and when required)
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