Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring ongoing alignment with their goals and expectations.
Build and maintain trusted relationships through regular updates, strategic counsel, and consistent value delivery.
Support the development and presentation of strategic communication plans and campaign reports.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, and influencers across traditional and digital media.
Proactively pitch stories, news, and thought leadership pieces that align with client objectives and news cycles.
Monitor media trends and identify opportunities for relevant media placements.
Work with cross-functional teams to execute multi-channel PR campaigns that include earned, owned, and shared media.
Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure campaigns run smoothly and effectively.
Draft press releases, briefing documents, media alerts, and other communication materials with precision and flair.
Track media coverage and prepare insightful client reports with clear metrics and analysis.
Use data and client feedback to refine strategies and improve performance.

Minimum 3–5 years of PR experience, ideally in an agency setting.
Proven ability to manage B2B, B2C, or Tech clients.
Strong understanding of the South African and Sub-Saharan media landscape, with international media knowledge a plus.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Strong media pitching skills with a track record of securing high-quality media coverage.
Ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Account Manager

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