PR Account Manager Jobs in South Africa

Posted on :

14 Mar, 2011

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Accounting Jobs in South Africa

A challenging opportunity to work for a highly respected Johannesburg based Marketing and Sponsorship Consultancy.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

To shape communications strategy, including the development of all communications and media materials.
To construct key supporting messages and develop effective, timely and appropriate delivery mechanics across the entire communications spectrum for clients.
Outstanding oral, written and client interface skills with in depth understanding of the media.

Day to day functions include but not limited to:
Client liaison
Development and execution of media PR strategies
Identifying media opportunities
Strategic and tactical writing, proofing and editing
Budgeting
Reviewing and assessing all activities
Able to implement under pressure

Please note: If you have not been contacted by 12 April 2011 please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Only short list candidates will be contacted.
Please limit all contact to email correspondence only.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum of eight years experience in a classical PR environment
Excellent writing skills essential.
Excellent command of English language, spelling and grammar in written communication
Full understanding of the marketing mix
Publicity experience in major arts and culture, sporting events, lifestyle and music.
Media contacts – local and international
Ability to brief operations and events dept regarding requirements for PR events and functions
Ability to brief designer on wide range of promotional elements
Good computer skills on MS office suite
Own, reliable vehicle
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment.

Personal Skills/Attributes

Independent team player
Excellent communicator
Very tolerant of frequent interruptions and high stress levels
Passionate
Take pride in your work
Numerate
Deadline driven
Detail oriented
Willing to work long hours
Willing to work on weekends and travel frequently
Open and friendly

Contact details
Teresa
Exp
[email protected]


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