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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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