We are seeking an experienced Senior PR Account Manager or Account Director to set up and lead our Consumer Tech Division. In this role, you will drive new business, deliver on PR client SLAs and build an award-winning team. You will be working closely with our internal teams, from specialist writers, designers and digital specialists to develop and execute tailored communication strategies to meet client objectives.

This is a brand new role, and your career trajectory and growth will be dependent on your delivery and impact. Next step would be to become an AD and ultimately a Business Unit Director. This role has lots of room to grow once quality systems and people are in place.

Principal Job Responsibilities:

• Set up the division and drive new business development
• Prepare proposals and pitch to new clients with 3 and 6 month milestones and results.
• Develop and execute PR strategies to achieve client goals and objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media contacts and influencers.
• Lead media outreach efforts, including pitching and managing press inquiries.
• Create engaging content for press releases, articles, and social media.
• Provide strategic guidance and insights to clients to optimise communication efforts.
• Implement and guide on processes and procedures for campaigns
• Monitor and analyse media coverage to measure campaign effectiveness.
• Report monthly with valuable and measurable results (not AVE) but more importantly impact aligned to SLA
• Hire and mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Collaborate with the broader DUO team (B2B) on digital campaigns and concepts
• Propose, implement and guide the broader DUO team with effective processes and procedures across the business
• Adhere to DUO’s minimum standard benchmarking procedures and keep your team firmly aligned to this
• Present monthly commercial outcomes and forecast for the consumer division

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of PR experience, preferably in consumer technology.
• Proven track record of successful PR campaigns and media placements.
• Media buying experience – press offices, mini-sites, advertorials, and banner and text advertising
• Strong network of media contacts within the consumer tech industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote environment

What will make you stand out from the crowd:

• Excellent customer consulting skills
• A proven love for technology and its impact on business and people
• Commercial acumen
• Curiosity and a hunger for knowledge
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Accountable and takes ownership
• Results focused
• Quick and impactful strategic decision-making
• Proficiency in digital platforms such as organic and paid social media, Google Analytics, and Google Ads
• Experience in integrated PR and digital marketing campaigns.
• A knack for lead generation and conversion.
• Data smart and not scared to make changes to campaigns
• Stellar people skills
• Effective planning, organising and time management skills
• Collaborative and proven ability to draw on value from team members

Benefits (all only after probation):

• Prioritising work-life balance. No weekend work or after hours work encouraged
• Payment of market related salaries and annual increases
• Annual performance bonuses driven by the achievement of Key Performance Indicators – given that the company makes its targets too.
• We have a 19 year track record of paying annual bonuses for staff that meet KPIs
• Annual Performance and Career discussions
• Personal Career Development Plans. Focus on individual career development
• Training – monthly at various levels including leadership training for those selected
• Knowledge sharing sessions monthly presented by internal or external resources
• Access to Industry and PR related events (budget allocated per individual)
• Consultants and partners to call on when we need (e.g. HR, journalists, industry thought leaders, financial gurus for RAs and saving strategies)
• Bonus leave over the Christmas and New Year period bringing total leave to 20 days per annum
• Bonus leave on birthdays
• Ad hoc and ex gratia reward and recognition thank you like flowers and/or vouches & duvet days
• Team connecting times for fun activities; lunches, spa days etc
• Flexible work hours policy. T&Cs apply.
• Tribe incentive policy which is customised to each individual’s motivators and reward requirements
• Providing a pleasant work environment and work tools conducive to productivity
• An incredible client base who truly value our service offering. We don’t tolerate abusive clients (or staff) relationships and you are protected from this at DUO at all times
• Respect and integrity are critical to our ecosystem

How to apply:

If you are a talented PR professional looking to advance your career in consumer tech communications, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, recent payslip and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to the CEO, Judith Middleton at admin@duomarketing.co.za. All applications which don’t include all of the above will automatically be disqualified.

DUO Marketing and Communications is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Candidate requirements:

• Highly collaborative work style required
• Excellent communication skills
• High integrity and alignment with DUO’s values and mission
• Proficiency in project management software, such as Asana, Trello, or Monday.com.
• Proficiency in Social media management software, such as Hootsuite or Sprout Social
• You must be able to self-manage and escalate risks to the business immediately
• Quality of output must be at your core . Seriously… quality rules at DUO
• If you join our team, you will be given total control over your career and your success.
• You will need to have lots of energy, be personally-driven, results focused, resourceful, able to deal with issues directly and willing to accept full responsibility
• Team is at the core of everything we do, so you must be someone who will never abandon a team mate and who is comfortable letting others win/ shine
• You have to be in it for the long-haul. There will be bumps in the road and success depends on your ability to adapt, be flexible, change gear when needed and be reliable

Principal Job Responsibilities:

• Provide organisational coordination and administrative support to the team on all SLAs and projects
• Provide assistance to the Operations Efficiencies Manager with campaign management on B2B platforms
• Support the AD/ AM with any client requirements including creating briefing documents, research, saving recordings, researching events and awards, managing deadlines, updating media lists,etc.
• Perform research to support the delivery of technology-orientated press announcements
• Social Media Management and Scheduling: Manage various social media platforms and schedule posts to maintain a consistent and engaging online presence for DUO
• Timely and accurate reporting
• Reviewing design briefs and V1 of designs to ensure alignment with the brief
• Ensure a seamless working environment by providing effective cross-functional communication
• Scheduling meetings where necessary and ensuring all preparation for the meeting including status documents, agendas, meeting take-outs and Asana updates
• Regularly update tasks on the relevant platform including deadlines

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric – Essential
• Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on traffic management, social media management, and team coordination.
• Proficiency in project management software, such as Asana, Trello, or Monday.com – Essential
• Proficient in Google Workspace/Suite – Advantageous
• Effective Time management – Essential

Personal Skills/Attributes:

• Hunger to develop career in an agency
• Ability to prioritise clients needs
• Commitment to going the extra mile
• Willingness to be challenged
• Passion for client delivery and service
• Attention to detail
• Ability to research
• Follow through
• Delivery orientated
• Proactive
• Ability to multitask
• Team player
• Ability to self-start
• Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment

Benefits (all only after probation):

• Prioritising work-life balance. No weekend work or after hours work encouraged
• Payment of market related salaries and annual increases
• Annual performance bonuses driven by the achievement of Key Performance Indicators – given that the company makes its targets too.
• We have a 19 year track record of paying annual bonuses for staff that meet KPIs
• Annual Performance and Career discussions
• Personal Career Development Plans. Focus on individual career development
• Training – monthly at various levels including leadership training for those selected
• Knowledge sharing sessions monthly presented by internal or external resources
• Access to Industry and PR related events (budget allocated per individual)
• Consultants and partners to call on when we need (e.g. HR, journalists, industry thought leaders, financial gurus for RAs and saving strategies)
• Bonus leave over the Christmas and New Year period bringing total leave to 20 days per annum
• Bonus leave on birthdays
• Ad hoc and ex gratia reward and recognition thank you like flowers and/or vouches & duvet days
• Team connecting times for fun activities; lunches, spa days etc
• Flexible work hours policy. T&Cs apply.
• Tribe incentive policy which is customised to each individual’s motivators and reward requirements
• Providing a pleasant work environment and work tools conducive to productivity
• An incredible client base who truly value our service offering. We don’t tolerate abusive clients (or staff) relationships and you are protected from this at DUO at all times
• Respect and integrity are critical to our ecosystem.

How to apply:

Please send your CV, recent payslip, written references and a video motivation as to why you are suitable for this position to amanda@duomarketing.co.za. All applications which don’t include all of the above will automatically be disqualified.

Candidate requirements:

• Technology must be something you love
• You must be able to self-manage
• Quality of output must be at your core . Seriously… quality rules at DUO
• If you join our team, you will be given total control over your career and your success.
• You will need to have lots of energy, be personally-driven, results focused, resourceful, able to deal with issues directly and willing to accept full responsibility
• Team is at the core of everything we do, so you must be someone who will never abandon a team mate and who is comfortable letting others win/ shine
• You have to be in it for the long-haul. There will be bumps in the road and success depends on your ability to adapt, be flexible, change gear when needed and be reliable

Principle Job Responsibilities:

• Support the team with the execution of PR and Digital Marketing campaigns to clients within the ICT sector.
• Action various tasks for the client that contribute to the monthly SLA under the guidance of the AD
• Perform research to support the delivery of technology-orientated press announcements
• Have existing media contacts and relationships in broadcast, print and online media, specifically business and tech media
• Actively develop strong relationships with the media, as well as regularly update and maintain media lists
• Possess an interest in and understanding of what makes good content (a nose for news), how to identify a good angle and make a story go beyond IT trades
• Stay abreast of the right journalists to engage with at all times and secure Tier 1 coverage to meet client SLAs
• Source feature, speaking opportunities as well as profiling opportunities
• Pitch and secure coverage in relevant media and deal with ad hoc media queries under the guidance of AD
• Provide newsroom angles (trending in the media) and special days/months (E.g. Cyber Awareness Month)
• Provide organisational coordination and administrative support to the team on projects
• Monthly reporting on each client
• Ensure required account documentation is accurately and timeously supplied for billing
• Timely and accurate reporting
• Ensure a seamless working environment by providing effective cross-functional communication
• Scheduling meetings where necessary and ensuring all preparation for the meeting including status documents, agendas, meeting take-outs
• Regularly update tasks on the relevant platform including deadlines

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric – Essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification (PR, Marketing) – Essential
• Drivers Licence (and own transport) – Essential
• Five years relevant working experience – Essential
• An understanding of local ICT landscape – Essential
• Existing ICT and business media relations – Essential
• Press writing experience – Beneficial
• Interest in ICT – Essential
• Proficient in Google Workspace/Suite – Advantageous
• Client relations experience – Advantageous
• Effective Time management – Advantageous

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Hunger to develop career in Tech PR
• Commitment to going the extra mile
• Willingness to be challenged
• Passion for client delivery and service
• Attention to detail
• Ability to research
• Follow through
• Delivery orientated
• Proactive
• Ability to multitask
• Team player
• Ability to self-start
• Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment

Benefits (all only after probation)

• Prioritising work-life balance. No weekend work or after hours work encouraged
• Payment of market related salaries and annual increases
• Annual performance bonuses driven by the achievement of Key Performance Indicators – given that the company makes its targets too.
• We have a 19 year track record of paying annual bonuses for staff that meet KPIs
• Annual Performance and Career discussions
• Personal Career Development Plans. Focus on individual career development
• Training – monthly at various levels including leadership training for those selected
• Knowledge sharing sessions monthly presented by internal or external resources
• Access to Industry and PR related events (budget allocated per individual)
• Consultants and partners to call on when we need (e.g. HR, journalists, industry thought leaders, financial gurus for RAs and saving strategies)
• Bonus leave over the Christmas and New Year period bringing total leave to 20 days per annum
• Bonus leave on birthdays
• Ad hoc and ex gratia reward and recognition thank you like flowers and/or vouches & duvet days
• Team connecting times for fun activities; lunches, spa days etc
• Flexible work hours policy. T&Cs apply.
• Tribe incentive policy which is customised to each individual’s motivators and reward requirements
• Providing a pleasant physical work environment and work tools conducive to productivity
• An incredible client base who truly value our service offering. We don’t tolerate abusive clients (or staff) relationships and you are protected from this at DUO at all times
• Respect and integrity are critical to our ecosystem.

Personal development responsibilities (continual)

• Proactively remain abreast of ICT trends and industry knowledge
• Self-study in order to develop both technical and soft skills
• Actively knowledge-share with colleagues

How to apply:

Please send your CV, two industry references and recent payslip to amanda@duomarketing.co.za with a letter of motivation as to why you are suitable for this position. All applications which don’t include all of the above will automatically be disqualified. Second round interviews will require video submissions.

Candidate requirements:

• We are looking for experienced B2B Tech PR client managers to serve our clients with exceptional care and professionalism in Africa
• Technology must be in your blood.
• You must be able to self-manage; we don’t micromanage here but you need to deliver tangible results
• Quality of output must be at your core. Seriously… quality rules at DUO and so all A-types welcome
• If you join our team, you will be given total control over your career and your success; don’t expect anyone else to manage this for you.
• You will need to have lots of energy, be personally-driven, results-focused, resourceful, able to deal with issues directly and willing to accept full responsibility
• Team is at the core of everything we do, so you must be someone who will never abandon a teammate and who is comfortable letting others win/ shine
• You have to be in it for the long-haul. There will be bumps in the road and success depends on your ability to adapt, be flexible, change gear when needed and be reliable

Principal Job 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 our 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.)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric – essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification. Degree essential
• Ten+ years’ relevant Tech PR/ Digital Marketing working experience – essential
• 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

Benefits (all only after probation):

• Prioritising work-life balance. No weekend work or after hours work encouraged
• Payment of market-related salaries and annual increases
• Annual performance bonuses driven by the achievement of Key Performance Indicators – given that the company makes its targets too.
• We have a 19-year track record of paying annual bonuses for staff that meet KPIs
• Annual performance and career discussions
• Personal career development plans. Focus on individual career development
• Training – monthly at various levels including leadership training for those selected
• Knowledge sharing sessions monthly presented by internal or external resources
• Access to industry and PR related events (budget allocated per individual)
• Bonus leave over the Christmas and New Year period bringing total leave to 20 days per annum
• Bonus leave on birthdays
• Ad hoc and ex gratia reward and recognition thank you like flowers and/or vouchers and duvet days
• Flexible work hours policy. T&Cs apply. This is a remote working position
• Tribe incentive policy which is customised to each individual’s motivators and reward requirements
• An incredible client base who truly value our service offering. We don’t tolerate abusive client (or staff) relationships and you are protected from this at DUO at all times
• Respect and integrity are critical to our ecosystem..

Personal development responsibilities (continual):

• 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

How to apply:

Please send your CV, two industry references and recent payslip to amanda@duomarketing.co.za with a letter of motivation as to why you are suitable for this position. All applications which don’t include all of the above will automatically be disqualified. Second round interviews will require video submissions.

Candidate requirements:

• We are looking for an experienced media relations specialist with business and tech media relations experience to serve our clients with exceptional care and professionalism.
• Experience with fintech and investor relations will be advantageous.
• Technology & innovation must be in your blood
• Quality of output must be at your core and matching our clients strategic needs to media opportunities must be your sole focus
• Experience across Africa would be advantageous
• If you join our team, you will be given total control over your career and your success; don’t expect anyone else to manage this for you
• You will need to have lots of energy, be personally driven, results-focused, resourceful, able to deal with issues directly and willing to accept full responsibility

Principal Job Responsibilities (Duties include, but are not limited to):

• Media relations support to the client management team, including distribution of media releases, securing media interviews and news-jacking opportunities as well as managing expectations on turnaround times
• This role will also include feature motivations writing, so writing skills are key
• Management of agency and client media contact lists (in line with POPIA regulations) – ensuring media contacts are up to date
• Media strategy and campaign development – participate in the development of client strategies
• Development and management of strong media relationships with journalists from a range of publications in the B2B business and technology sectors.
• Knowledge sharing with agency team members about media liaison best practices
• Working closely with the team to ensure we make the most of all media opportunities – for example special days both local and national
• Proactively source media opportunities for clients
• Story conceptualisation – helping to brainstorm ideas to generate coverage for clients
• Assisting account lead on the media section of Monthly reporting
• Administration of accounts in regards to media spend etc (records, billing, etc.)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric – essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification. Degree essential – Journalism, Media, PR
• Four+ years’ relevant working experience (preferably within a PR/Comms agency) – essential
• Experience working in a press or media relations role with a solid understanding of the local media landscape – essential
• Experience working with B2B clients, across multiple sectors – Existing tech and business media relations – critical

Benefits (all only after probation):

• Prioritising work-life balance. No weekend work or after hours work encouraged
• Payment of market-related salaries and annual increases
• Annual performance bonuses driven by the achievement of Key Performance Indicators – given that the company makes its targets too.
• We have a 19-year track record of paying annual bonuses for staff that meet KPIs
• Annual performance and career discussions
• Personal career development plans. Focus on individual career development
• Training – monthly at various levels including leadership training for those selected
• Knowledge sharing sessions monthly presented by internal or external resources
• Access to industry and PR related events (budget allocated per individual)
• Bonus leave over the Christmas and New Year period bringing total leave to 20 days per annum
• Bonus leave on birthdays
• Ad hoc and ex gratia reward and recognition thank you like flowers and/or vouchers and duvet days
• Flexible work hours policy. T&Cs apply. This is a remote working position
• Tribe incentive policy which is customised to each individual’s motivators and reward requirements
• An incredible client base who truly value our service offering. We don’t tolerate abusive client (or staff) relationships and you are protected from this at DUO at all times
• Respect and integrity are critical to our ecosystem.

Personal development responsibilities (continual):

• Proactively remain abreast of ICT trends and industry knowledge
• Stay abreast of the media relations landscape
• Self-study search in order to develop both technical and soft skills
• Actively knowledge-share with colleagues

How to apply:

Please send your CV, two industry references and recent payslip to amanda@duomarketing.co.za with a letter of motivation as to why you are suitable for this position. All applications which don’t include all of the above will automatically be disqualified. Second round interviews will require video submissions.

Candidate requirements:

• We are looking for smart, outgoing, friendly, people -orientated PR client managers to serve our clients with exceptional care and professionalism
• Technology must be in your blood. We love tech here and you will need to too as all our clients are tech companies
• You must be able to self-manage; we don’t micromanage here but you need to deliver tangible results
• Quality of output must be at your core. Seriously… quality rules at DUO and so all A-types welcome
• If you join our team, you will be given total control over your career and your success; don’t expect anyone else to manage this for you.
• You will need to have lots of energy, be personally-driven, results-focused, resourceful, able to deal with issues directly and willing to accept full responsibility
• Team is at the core of everything we do, so you must be someone who will never abandon a teammate and who is comfortable letting others win/ shine
• You have to be in it for the long-haul. There will be bumps in the road and success depends on your ability to adapt, be flexible, change gear when needed and be reliable

Principal Job Responsibilities (Duties include, but are not limited to):

• Provide strategic input and manage the development and implementation of PR and digital marketing plans for up to five Enterprise Tech clients simultaneously (with your team of course)
• Share your knowledge, process and results with the team on an ongoing basis for knowledge transfer
• Write technology orientated press announcements with the support of our professional content specialists
• Co-ordinate and manage Digital marketing campaigns for optimum results
• Quality assure delivery of the team and its outputs including proposals and pitches
• Facilitate strategic client workshops
• Assess the success of plans in implementation
• Build strong personal relationships with the media
• Facilitate knowledge sharing events for the DUO team
• Build the DUO brand through networking and attending the required events
• Act as a final escalation point and facilitate successful problem resolution
• Monitor expenditures against budgets to ensure targets are met
• Key relationships; clients, suppliers, copywriters, media
• Monthly reporting
• Administration of accounts (records, billing, etc.)
• Knowledge Management
• Select and Ensure training and orientation of new employees
• Ensure a seamless working environment by providing effective cross-functional communication

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric – Essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification. Degree preferable – Essential
• Drivers Licence (and own transport) – Essential
• 4+ years relevant working experience – Essential
• Solid understanding of local tech landscape –
• Existing tech client experience and business/ tech media relations – Critical
• Press and digital writing experience – Advantageous
• Experience using Google Docs Suite – Advantageous

Benefits (all only after probation):

• Prioritising work-life balance. No weekend work or after hours work encouraged
• Payment of market related salaries and annual increases
• Annual performance bonuses driven by the achievement of Key Performance Indicators – given that the company makes its targets too
• We have a strong track record of paying annual bonuses for staff that meet KPIs
• Annual Performance and Career discussions
• Personal Career Development Plans. Focus on individual career development
• Training – monthly at various levels including leadership training for those selected
• Knowledge sharing sessions monthly presented by internal or external resources
• Access to Industry and PR related events (budget allocated per individual)
• Consultants and partners to call on when we need (e.g. HR, journalists, industry thought leaders, financial gurus for RAs and saving strategies)
• Bonus leave over the Christmas and New Year period bringing total leave to 20 days per annum
• Bonus leave on birthdays
• Ad hoc and ex gratia reward and recognition thank you like flowers and/or vouches & duvet days
• Team connecting times for fun activities; lunches, spa days etc
• Flexible work hours policy. Ts & Cs apply
• Tribe incentive policy which is customised to each individual’s motivators and reward requirements
• Providing a pleasant physical work environment and work tools conducive to productivity
• An incredible client base who truly value our service offering. We don’t tolerate abusive clients (or staff) relationships and you are protected from this at DUO at all times
• Respect and integrity are critical to our ecosystem

Personal development responsibilities (continual):

• Proactively remain abreast of ICT trends and industry knowledge
• Self-study in order to develop both technical and soft skills
• Actively knowledge-share with colleagues

How to apply:

Please send your CV, two industry references and recent payslip to amanda@duomarketing.co.za with a letter of motivation as to why you are suitable for this position. All applications which don’t include all of the above will automatically be disqualified. Second round interviews will require video submissions.