Pr Account Director: Boutique PR Agency

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

If you believe in partnership and mutual respect so that you can be happy at work and have fun along the way, we want to hear from you

**Responsibilities**:

- Main client contact and own the client relationship. Core understanding of client business and display excellent relationships with the clients
- Strategy lead on account - research, development of PR and marketing strategies
- Crisis management and communications as needed
- Day to day implementation of agreed client PR plans
- Media liaison and relationship building - with traditional media and online influencers
- Well versed with content creation - press releases, online content and more
- Excellent presentation skills - verbal, in front of an audience, and written
- Excellent programme delivery and project management skills
- Financial acumen - lead budgets forecasts, time recons, budget management
- Management of junior and mid-level staff
- Identify and secure new business for the agency
- Develop and present client proposals and new business pitches
- Other duties as assigned
- Working closely with the Managing Director to manage the teams and provide senior counsel on clients
- Step in to work on and help out on accounts as a senior lead when MD is away or not available
- Mentor the mid-level and junior team members, particularly in terms of skills development in media relations and stringent quality control
- New business and project work as required.

**Requirements**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Five years minimum experience in a PR or communications agency
- Excellent media relations skills with proven relationships and results in traditional media placement
- Very good writer and able to develop and implement ongoing PR and media relations campaigns
- Very good attention to detail and editing/sub editing skills - much of this will entail quality control of the work produced by the rest of the team, and well as drafting and editing reports and other collateral along with a designer
- Able to work independently and comfortable with managing and mentoring the team
- Massively organised
- Experience in managing and leading mid-level and junior staff
- Understanding of all marketing disciplines - digital, branding, design, online etc.
- Outgoing, opinionated, and confident - but with being arrogant or obnoxious. Prima Donnas not wanted, but neither are wallflowers
- Ability to lead others
- Calm under pressure
- Self-starter: high energy, ability to get stuck in and get their hands dirty
- Creative
- Enthusiastic
- Articulate and well presented
- Obsessed with media - whether that be a passion for magazines or news, or fanatical about blogging
- Based in Cape Town.

City: Cape Town

Country: South Africa

Level of Expertise: Senior

Remuneration: Negotiable

Reference Number: #Tam696

**Tamara Wolpert**:
GM & Consultant


  • Pr Account Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Nadia Rossouw PR Full time

    Join our dynamic team as a mid-level PR account manager. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong senior account executive who is ready to step up into a mid-level position. As an all-rounder and integral part of our agency, you will report directly to the owner and account director, contributing to the success of our clients and the growth of our...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

    Looking for something out of the ordinary? We have just the thing for a dynamic PR Account Executive to work on fun portfolio of consumer brands at a unique Creative Communications agency in Cape Town. As Account Executive you’ll be joining the PR and Communications Consumer team within the agency under direction of the Account Manager. In this role you...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

    We have a fantastic job opportunity for a dynamic PR Account Director to head up PR at a large, successful, full-service ad agency in Cape Town. We’re looking for someone to take the helm of the PR division - someone who will manage and mentor a small, close-knit team working on some fabulous consumer clients. Previous PR agency experience working on high...

  • Pr Account Director

    3 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa ninety9cents Full time

    We are looking for someone who is multi-skilled in the PR realm to join our close knit team and become a part of delivering quality public relations campaigns and media relations to be proud of. The PR Account Director is responsible for the execution of media and investor relations against strategy. Core to this role is playing a strategic role in business...

  • Pr Account Director

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa 99 Cents Full time

    **ROLE SUMMARY**: We are looking for someone who is multi-skilled in the PR realm to join our close knit team and become a part of delivering quality public relations campaigns and media relations to be proud of. The PR Account Director is responsible for the execution of media and investor relations against strategy. Core to this role is playing a strategic...

  • Account Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Paddington Station PR Full time

    Paddington Station PR is a nationally recognised award-winning PR and communications agency. Our focus is primarily in the consumer sector and our client base consists of both local and global brands. The agency has full digital capabilities and manages turnkey communication solutions and strategies for most of its clients. We’re looking for an account...

  • Pr Account Director

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    A leading full-service, integrated advertising agency is on the hunt for someone who is multi-skilled in the PR realm Core to this role is playing a strategic role in business development, crisis resolution and management, government; - investor - and media relations, events and managing the PR campaigns for their clients. **Duties include, but are not...

  • Pr Account Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Press Room Full time

    Press Room in Cape Town is looking for a senior account manager/junior account director with at least five years of public relations agency experience and who has a solid understanding of the media landscape in South Africa. **REQUIREMENTS**: Drive clients’ accounts using all media tools available to create the required media coverage in all PR...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Write press releases, newsletters, articles, website copies, etc. Arrange interviews and editorial meetings with key journalists for clients’ spokespeople - in person or over the phone - and facilitate these meetings where appropriate - Monitor media coverage and report results to the wider team and clients - Brainstorm fresh ideas...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Eclipse PR and Communications Full time

    We are looking for a PR account manager with five-plus years experience (as an account manager) who is ambitious and eager to join our communications agency, and have the opportunity to work on global and local accounts. Must be able to manage client(s) with a degree of independence, have strong media relations and have good knowledge and understanding of...

  • Pr Account Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    Join a global PR agency based in Cape Town as a experienced B2B PR Account Manager. **Requirements**: - PR Account Manager / Senior Account Manager - with four - five years’ experience - B2B experience crucial - Excellent writing skills - Strong organisational skills required and attention to detail is a must - Client service experience

  • Pr Account Manager

    1 week ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Megan Frg Consulting Full time

    **About the role**: Opportunity available for a PR account manager to join a PR agency based in Cape Town. **Requirements**: Two + years’ experience as a PR account manager in an agency environment Driver’s licence, own transport and laptop Solid PR network Experienced in managing budgets Excellent attention to detail Strong presentation...

  • Pr Account Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS) Full time

    Calling all PR Unicorns, we have the perfect opportunity for you: Introducing Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS). In just five years, we have created an award-winning agency that houses a vibrant and diverse team of innovative thinkers, savvy strategists, and dynamic doers, all committed to PR excellence! We provide PR, marketing and social media services to a range...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

    An established PR agency, part of a fantastic up and coming independent Group, is on the hunt for a dynamic, “can do” PR Account Director to join their team in this fully on-site opportunity in Cape Town. We’re looking for a highly talented individual to work on their exciting financial portfolio. If you are enthusiastic about delivering detail...

  • Pr Account Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa MSL Full time

    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...

  • Pr Account Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Ten X Collective Full time

    Join the Ten x Collective Team! Do you speak fluent PR, thrive on creative chaos and have a black belt in media relations? Well, Ten x Collective wants YOU! We’re on the hunt for a PR Account Manager to join our dynamic team as we start an exciting new chapter of growth. If you can juggle multiple clients, have a strong media network and craft killer press...

  • Account Director

    3 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    **Who we are**:. An award-winning PR, Talent and Influencer Marketing company in the entertainment sector with offices in Cape Town and Los Angeles. Work with high-profile artists and celebrities including supermodels, stars of the big and small screens, musicians and sportspeople from around the world. **What you will do**: - Brand and client relations -...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

    We have a terrific, fully on-site, Cape Town job opportunity, for a Senior PR Account Manager at a thriving PR agency, that is part of a dynamic, fast-growing independent agency Group leading the industry. We’re looking for a highly talented Senior PR Account Manager to work on an exciting B2B client portfolio. If you are passionate about delivering...

  • Global PR Director

    3 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Publicisgroupe Full time

    Job OverviewAn award-winning global public relations firm is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Account Director to lead its client portfolios. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering high-quality PR services, building strong relationships with clients, and driving business growth.

  • PR Account Manager

    2 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa TBWA South Africa Full time

    Job Title: PR Account ManagerTBWA South Africa is seeking a skilled PR Account Manager to join our team. As a key member of our communications department, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, managing multiple client accounts, and coordinating daily activities related to the account.Key Responsibilities:Manage more...