Tech-savvy, self-driven, team-first? Well then, we have a fantastic fully remote (in SA) opportunity for a dynamic Senior PR Account Manager to join the team at a top PR agency, specialising in tech PR and digital marketing for ICT firms & companies across Africa.
This is a role for someone with serious Tech PR credentials, a deep understanding of Africa’s B2B tech landscape, and established media relationships to match. As such, you’ll also need to have traditional PR agency experience.
You’ll be driving media coverage, shaping digital strategies, working on Digital campaigns, managing budgets, and ensuring the team delivers work that not only meets but exceeds expectations. All while being a rock-solid teammate; supportive, adaptable, and always ready to help others shine.
This agency’s bar for quality is sky-high. You’ll need to be sharp, independent, and fully in control of your time and outputs.
If the words “enterprise tech” get your pulse racing (in a good way), and you thrive on managing multiple clients, media opportunities, and digital campaigns without missing a beat – this one’s for you. Apply today!
NOTE: On application, please include your client experience as well as your salary requirements in your email/cover letter.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Manage the development and implementation of PR and Digital Marketing plans for up to five Enterprise Tech clients simultaneously (with your team of course)
Drive key media coverage for your clients with the support of a journalist writer and media relations specialist
Coordinate and manage Digital Marketing campaigns for optimum results with the Digital team
Know and understand how to quantify value using digital reporting tools
Quality assure delivery of the team and its outputs including proposals and pitches
Monitor expenditures against budgets to ensure targets are met
Monthly reporting
Administration of accounts (records, billing, etc.).
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:
Matric – essential
Relevant tertiary qualification Degree essential
10+ years’ relevant Tech PR/ Digital Marketing working experience – essential
Traditional PR agency experience, i.e. pitching etc.
Solid understanding of local tech landscape – essential
Existing tech and business media relations – critical
Press and digital writing experience – advantageous
Experience using Google Workspace – advantageous
Proactively remain abreast of ICT trends and industry knowledge
Self-study search in order to develop both technical and soft skills
Actively knowledge-share with colleagues
Team player
Technology is in your blood
Able to self-manage
Energetic, driven, results-focused, and resourceful
Able to deal with issues directly and willing to accept full responsibility
Ability to adapt, be flexible, change gear when needed
Reliable.
If you don’t have the relevant experience required for this role, please consider your application unsuccessful.
City: FULLY REMOTE: In South Africa
Level of Expertise: Senior
Remuneration: Negotiable
Consultant: Tamara
Reference Number: #Tam844
VGP Recruitment
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