PR Account Executive - Established PR Agency

About the role

An established PR agency in Cape Town's CBD is looking for a PR Account Executive to work on an iconic South African brand. This is a hybrid opportunity involving day-to-day account management, media relations, stakeholder engagement, client communications and events. The role suits someone who is creative, organised and confident working with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee client activities and run the day-to-day of the account, acting as a key client contact, under the direction of the Account or Agency Director.
• Implement communications and stakeholder engagement programmes within the client's budget, ensuring work meets the highest quality standards.
• Research, write and distribute press releases and manage media relations; write, edit and prepare proposals and other documentation.
• Manage time and workload independently, and implement weekly, monthly and quarterly planning and reporting for clients.
• Handle event management, including press conferences and promotional events.
• Identify projects or clients that can generate additional revenue for the client's core business.
• Prepare contact reports within 24 hours of meetings, weekly or monthly client reports, and submit daily timesheets.

Required profile

• At least two years' experience in public relations, marketing or media, in a corporate or consumer agency or in-house role.
• Strong writing skills and a solid understanding of the South African media landscape.
• Good client service record and ability to work professionally with clients.
• Degree or diploma level education and full computer literacy.
• Existing network of media and industry contacts.

Applicants without the relevant experience should consider their application unsuccessful. Remuneration is negotiable.