We are looking for an energetic and dynamic PR account executive to work on a cool portfolio of retail and beauty brands at OFYT out of our Cape Town offices.
The successful candidate will need to be obsessed with the influencer landscape and social media platforms. They need to also have some understanding of the local media, and keep up to date with current affairs and news.
Excellent writing and pitching skills are an absolute must.
Only highly motivated, solution-oriented, and lekker people need to apply.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the support on your client accounts
Build and update media lists across various beats
Assist with the development and execution of PR plans and campaigns that meet client objectives
Assist the PR team in running multiple influencer campaigns, from start to completion
Secure media placements and coverage in top-tier media publications
Write and edit press releases, newsflashes and blog articles
Conduct weekly client meetings and provide ongoing communication and updates
Monitor and measure the success of campaigns and provide weekly and monthly reports to clients
Take ownership of daily coverage tracking for reports and timeous client coverage updates
Work closely with the rest of the PR team to ensure quality, timeous monthly reports are delivered to clients
Demonstrate effective research skills and have a good eye for detail to put together presentations
Writing: Start to develop media pitch and release writing skills, beyond email communication.
Supplier management: Handle all campaign admin such as influencer vendor loading, contracts etc.
Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum of two years’ experience within a PR team in an agency environment
Creative thinker with the ability to articulate themselves and actively share ideas with the rest of the PR team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, influencers and media contacts
Well-presented and articulate
Punctual, reliable and professional
Must be a team player with a good attitude and friendly personality
Cape Town, Claremont We are looking for an energetic and dynamic PR account executive to work on a cool portfolio of retail and beauty brands at OFYT out of our Cape Town offices.
Cape Town Black Snow Agency is on the hunt for a best-of-breed account executive who has a minimum of three (3) plus years' relevant experience in digital account management.
