Junior Account Manager

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