PR Account Manager - CAPE TOWN
Core
Manage day-to-day client initiatives, serve as the primary point of contact, and oversee media relations and editorial plans for a portfolio of corporate and financial clients.
Role type
Account Manager
Builds
Client relationships, media campaigns, and monthly billing/reports
Domain
Public Relations / Corporate Communications
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Client relationship management, media relations, pitching, content writing, project management, strategic planning, research, media list management, billing administration, time management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience in corporate/financial/B2B communications, knowledge of South African and African media landscapes
Technologies
Marcel Classes portal, Chase (time recording system)
Responsibilities
Run client status meetings, drive journalist relationship-building, write and pitch story angles, develop strategic client programmes, update media lists, review billing arrangements, record timesheets, compile client reports, mentor junior staff, and identify business growth opportunities.