We have a superb, hybrid opportunity for a dynamic and innovative PR Account Director at a luxury, boutique, lifestyle Brand and Communications consultancy headquartered in Cape Town.
As PR Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in managing a portfolio of best-in-class local and global clients, supporting a team, and ensuring the consistent delivery of the agency’s services.
In this exciting role you will be charged with upholding the agency’s reputation for excellence.
The agency has a legacy of partnering with visionary people and organisations to build brands that matter. With a focus on creativity, innovation, excellence and joy, they cater to a portfolio of best-in-class lifestyle clients seeking brand representation and strategic content and communication services. Driven by prioritising quality over quantity, the agency chooses its clients with care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and passionate team. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Strategy & Campaign Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Media Relations & Outreach
- Influencer & Celebrity Relations
- Content Development & Distribution
- Campaign Execution & Project Management
- Crisis & Issues Management
- Team Leadership & Development
- Measurement & Reporting
- Event Management & Attendance
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:
- Degree level qualification
- At least 5 years recent PR agency/consultancy experience in an Account Director role
- Proven work experience is non-negotiable: managing a portfolio of high-profile clients, ideally with experience in the luxury sector
- Social Media, Digital and Influencer Marketing experience is essential
- Consistent, efficient & self-motivated
- Detail-orientated and able to multi-task
- Articulate communicator
- Comfortable managing and navigating challenges in considered manner
- Operational requirements: Slack / Magnetic / Timesheets / daily virtual morning meetings / weekly coworking
- Excellent computer skills (Mac / Dropbox / Gmail).
Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.