Account Manager
Remuneration: Up to R280k annually cost to company
Location: Johannesburg
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid/Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Job description
Develop publicity and PR strategies and implement creative media campaigns for a prestigious client list
Tap into your established national contact list to secure extensive top level coverage across print, online and broadcast media
Pitch creative content ideas to consumer and trade media
Liaise with national and international clients at a senior level
Produce comprehensive client reports and analysis on all campaigns
Implement effective and accurate financial management across all projects
Provide focused photography and broadcast TV briefs
Manage a junior account executive and freelancers as necessary
Build a strong creative social media component into all campaigns
Contribute to the research and development of effective media databases
Requirements
At least three years\' experience as an Account Manager or Senior Publicist, either in-house or in an agency environment
An excellent understanding of all media channels - broadcast, digital, print and social media
A broad-based understanding of, and engagement with, broadcast entertainment, lifestyle and news content
Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills
Extensive hands-on media and talent management experience
The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced highly dynamic environment
An informed, articulate communicator and a confident networker
The ability to develop close working relationships with media
Strong strategic thinking
An international outlook
Personal Skills/Attributes
A confident, outgoing personality Must have your own transport and a valid passport A keen awareness of, and interest in, industry trends and innovations Highly organised, deadline-driven and goal-oriented Self-motivated and infectiously enthusiastic about all things media Reporting to an Account Director, you are a strong team player
Contact details: Jeremy Briar, Total Exposure

Email: jeremy@totalexposure.co.za