Senior PR Account Manager at TBWA\ South Africa

Description

• We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our PR team in the position of a Senior Account Manager with Magna Carta. If you're not scared of hard work, have PR agency experience, and a passion for seeing client’s names in the media, we would love to hear from you. 

Scope of work: 

• Implementation of communications strategy/activation plans/contractual undertakings as directed by managing director, deputy managing director, senior account director, and account directors.
•  Conceptualising, writing, editing and/or subbing extensive documentation including, but not limited to, press releases, opinion pieces, strategic proposals and public relations roll-out plan.
• The ability to write to a standard indicated by the managing director, deputy managing director, senior account director, or account directors. 
• Overseeing client activities, including attending weekly or bi-weekly status meetings. 
• Day-to-day running of accounts. 
• Follow correct approval channels as agreed by client and directed by managing director, deputy managing director, senior account director, and account directors. 
•  Continually growing and cultivating a solid media contact base. 
• Media relations related to client accounts. 
• Continual understanding of the evolving South African traditional and social media landscape. 
• Build and maintain a good working relationship with clients. 
•  Identify alternative media channels on a regular basis. 
• Manage and exceed client expectations. 
•  Fulfil all aspects of the agreed scope of work for the client timeously and to a standard approved by the managing director, deputy managing director, and senior account director. 
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and follow through.

Personal skills/Attributes

• Implementation of communications strategy/activation plan.
• Editing and subbing skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Overseeing client activities and account managers.
• Day-to day running of accounts.
• Continually growing and cultivating a solid media contact base.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and follow through.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communications skill.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ensure all activity is delivered to deadline.
• Ensure deliverables are of required and exceeded standard.
• Demonstrate good time management and teamwork.
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude.
• Have the ability to multitask.
• The ability to manage stress.
• Be detail orientated.
• Have the ability to lead a team.
   

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

• Three-year diploma or degree in Public Relations or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of three years experience as a Senior Account Manager in a PR firm