Passion, integrity and a willingness to work hard to deliver an exceptional customer experience, coupled with a proven track record in public relations represents the DUO Marketing + Communications account manager.
Job description:
DUO Marketing + Communications is looking for a mature account manager with strong B2B PR experience and a proven track record in media relations and results. The successful candidate must be a self-starter who is deadline and results driven. We’re looking for a team player who has a positive attitude, a great work ethic and who is prepared to go the extra mile.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead PR retainers and projects, from brief to final implementation of activity
- Own client relationships (alongside the senior management team)
- Take responsibility for media success, deliverables and budget
- Prepare client status reports and attend client meetings
- Ensure smooth communication and coordination across all digital media campaigns
- Conceptualise and promote news stories and features to the media
- Oversee brief and opportunity management with media
- Work as part of an account team to develop client proposals and implement the PR activity
- Have depth of understanding on digital marketing and PR solutions and implement according
- Undertake research for new business proposals and present to potential new clients
We are looking for delivery-focussed individuals. Salary is entirely dependent on track record, skills and experience on B2B clients.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Degree or Diploma in public relations/ corporate communications/ journalism
- Minimum 8 years industry experience
- Excellent Communication in English – oral and written
- Time and priority management skills
- Excellent people management skills
Personal Skills/Attributes:
- Mature, self-motivated team player, who has a great attention to detail
- Committed team worker who has integrity, energy and creativity
- Regularly seeks out ways to add value to the client/agency relationship
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships
- IT literate – we work in a Google Enterprise environment
- Strong media relationships essential
Please email your CV and a covering letter with five bullet points as to why you are suitable for this position to [email protected]