Sports PR Account Manager

Job description

We have an opening for an experienced public relations professional with a proven track record of successful account management to work on one of our most dynamic accounts. This position is focused primarily on managing content creator and media relations campaigns in the running, football, rugby, netball, and fitness sectors.

Responsibilities include: Developing PR strategies, creating and managing PR timelines, managing influencer campaigns, creating influencer marketing reports, identifying news angles, developing editorial content, building media lists, pitching to media, securing editorials in print, broadcast and digital channels, monthly reports, event planning and implementation, guest list development and management, managing seeding and giveaways, advertorial negotiation and management, travel co-ordination for global junkets.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in PR, journalism, or media and communications with influencer marketing experience essential.
• Three years + PR experience within an agency or in-house at a company, at account manager level. Experience at managing influencer campaigns essential
• A keen interest or participation in sport, especially running, football, rugby, netball or fitness training is an advantage.

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills
• Able to create and implement a PR strategy
• Existing relationships with media and content creators
• Exceptional time management skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent newswriting and editing skills
• Able to pinpoint news angles and generate story ideas
• Able to package and pitch editorial content to media
• Able to develop innovative PR tactics and activation ideas
• Presentation skills
• An excellent knowledge of South Africa’s media landscape
• Ability to manage projects and report daily to clients
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to confidently manage client relationships
• Ability to plan and execute media events and PR activations
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Posted on 29 Jan 09:50, Closing date 29 Mar