Senior PR Account Manager

PR Account Manager | B2B PR Specialist

Boutique Agency looking to recruit a permanent B2B PR Specialist for their team, to provide an extension of their existing capacity; dedicated, full time, permanent resource working remote 100% of the time. You will be working with strong brands and well experienced professionals.

What We Are Looking For

3 years of relevant PR Agency experience preferred
Strong media relationships and the ability to understand how the media works in addition to keeping up to date on current affairs and relevant industry news
A proven track record of developing and executing successful media deliverables
Good writing skills
A confident communicator both written and verbally
The ability to work as part of a tight-knit team
Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to take a client's brief to develop and deliver an impactful campaign alongside the broader team
Be self-directed, proactive and both detail- and deadline- orientated
Ability to multi-task across multiple client accounts and projects
Ability to work under short lead times and high pressure

The position reports into a very detailed focussed Business Director, so you would need to be comfortable with that and align.

All of the team work from home; a great benefit for any employee but requires the potential candidate to understand the discipline that comes with working at home, but keeping the team informed at all times.

The team do meet once a month in person and undertake weekly MS Team meetings - as well as attend client meetings, onsite, when required. So, there is a travel allowance reimbursement, when needed, for permanent employees, as well as a cellphone reimbursement, as required.

Company Benefits Include

Fantastic leave benefits (15 days a year, of which only 6 are allocated to the +-3 weeks December closure period)
Day of birthday off - if on a workday (free leave day)
Internet connection solution (WFH policy)
Medical Aid & RA benefits are granted, following a successful first year at the agency (after 12 months)
Competitive salary depending on skill and expertise
Company laptop is provided

The successful applicant must have the experience in PR and Media; team works hard - and their clients expect exceptional work and results. You must know the craziness of this work life and how to manage an agency environment, how to juggle it and to keep up.

If you appreciate work/ life balance and the opportunity to grow at an agency that puts their people first; then our client is the agency for you. They work hard and reward equally hard!!

The interview process will include interviewing with the Directors and meeting members of the team - 2/ 3 round interview process with a written skills test, if required.

Desired Skills