Public Relations Account Director

**ROLE OVERVIEW**:
As the PR Account Director, you will play a vital leadership role within the agency, acting as both a guardian of quality and an inspirational force for your team.

Your expertise will not only be centered on managing existing accounts but also in pioneering new opportunities that align with the agency's growth objectives.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in PR, including successful content strategies and campaigns.
- Ability to create, pitch, and report client content, exceptional writing and verbal skills.
- Portfolio showcasing writing samples; understanding of grammar and language.
- Knowledge of media relations, social media, content distribution, and relevant software tools.
- Passion for communications and media relations; willingness to stay current with industry trends.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Creativity
- Strategic thinking
- Data analysis for insights
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- The ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Leadership & Mentoring**:

- Lead the Account Management team, setting high standards and providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Manage individual and team performance, assisting with skill development and career planning.

**Quality Control & Workflow Management**:

- Ensure the highest quality of the agency's products by managing the workflow and quality output of your own work and that of the account management team.

**Client Relationship Management**:

- Build and nurture excellent relationships with clients, agency partners, suppliers, and internal team members.
- Demonstrate a commitment to understanding and fulfilling client needs and expectations.

**Strategic Growth & Business Development**:

- Work closely with the MANCO team to attract and win new business, thereby growing the existing portfolio of clients.
- Contribute positively to the agency's overall growth by setting an example of best-practice PR account management.

**Inspiring Team Culture**:

- Cultivate a positive and motivating team culture by setting an example, encouraging team members, and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

**COMPANY VALUES**:
1. Accountability

2. Agility

3. Collaboration

4. Creativity

5. Excellence

6. Transparency

Application Question(s):

- How extensive would you classify your knowledge on a scale from 1 - 10 (1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest) of media relations and the media landscape?
- What is your notice period in weeks?
- Are you comfortable traveling to Green point Monday-Thursday with a Flexi-day on Fridays?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Public Relations Industry: 5 years (required)
- Account Director: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers License (required)