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      Junior Account Manager

      Remuneration:negotiable 
      Location:Johannesburg, North Riding
      Remote work:Remote work allowed optional
      Education level:Degree
      Job level:Junior/Mid
      Own transport required:Yes
      Travel requirement:Occasional
      Type:Permanent
      Company:Evolution PR

      Evolution PR requires a junior public relations account manager to manage a mix of technology, HR and industry accounts. The candidate should have 2 years Public Relations agency experience as an Account Executive. The candidate must possess a firm grasp of the English language, be able to write (opinion pieces and press releases), ideally have an understanding of technology and 'hold their own' when dealing with C-level executive clients. Candidate must have their own transport.

      Duties include: 

      • Manage a portfolio of clients’ PR accounts and meet the monthly activity targets per account.
      • Building relationships with clients.
      • Building relationships with key media contacts. Must be equipped with an existing strong media network.
      • Liaising with clients regarding press campaigns, creative projects and PR solutions.
      • Dealing with the media, speaking to journalists and other members of the press regularly.
      • Briefing clients and updating them on press campaigns.
      • Analysing PR coverage and providing written reports.
      • Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.
      • To develop angles on each account. To tie in with current affairs, trends and newsjacking.
      • Write a minimum of one piece of content to be distributed to media per month. Could be a press release, Q&A, opinion piece/article. for submission to media.
      • Write social media posts.
      • Chair PR meetings.
      • Ensure reports and clippings are prepared/updated.
      • Co-ordinate appointments/meetings for all clients.
      • To oversee the clippings manager.
      • Research radio and TV programmes for potential client interviews.
      • Track feature opportunities.
      • Obtain timeous approvals on content from clients.
      • Send approved content to press.
      • Pitch and schedule media interviews.
      • Brief client for media interviews.
      • Compile and prepare annual PR reviews for clients.
      • Develop social media posts for clients.
      • Report to the Account Director.
      Requirements
      • Must have three years PR agency experience.
      • Strong copywriting skills.
      • A strong grasp of the English language (spoken and written).
      • Must have a flair for technology and good understanding of general technology and business topics.
      • Must be completely au fait with MS Office (excel, word, PPT, graphs, reports etc.).
      • Strategic thinking skills, and the ability to conceptualise ‘next steps’.
      • High levels of professional communication - both presentation, verbal and written skills
      • Well-spoken and presentable.
      • A passion for the media, including social media.
      • Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation.
      • Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential media networks.
      • Outstanding organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios.
      • Service focused and sensitive to confidential information.
      • Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
      • Must be a team player with a good attitude and friendly personality.


      Posted on 05 Jun 13:04, Closing date 4 Aug

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      Liesl Simpson
      liesl@evolutionpr.co.za

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