Brand and PR Account Manager

Cardilogix Talent Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardilogix Talent Specialists is seeking a Brand and PR Account Manager for a permanent, on-site role in Johannesburg. You will act as the primary contact for clients, shape PR and brand campaigns, and coordinate timelines and budgets to deliver integrated campaigns.

Key requirements include a diploma or degree in PR/Communications/Marketing or Journalism and 4+ years in PR, brand management, or a comms agency. Strong writing, media contacts, and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or Journalism required.
• 4+ years of experience in public relations, brand management, or comms agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong media contacts; organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for clients and understand their business goals.
• Pitch stories to journalists, write press releases, and secure media coverage.
• Plan and run integrated PR and brand campaigns.
• Monitor brand coverage and help protect the client’s public image.
• Track project timelines, manage campaign budgets, and write contact reports.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Media contacts

Problem solving

Project organisation

Education

Diploma or degree in PR/Communications/Marketing/Journalisim

Job description

Brand and PR Account Manager job vacancy in Johannesburg.

We’re currently looking for a Brand and PR Account Manager for a permanent on-site role situated in Johannesburg.

Core Responsibilities:

• Client Relations: Act as the main contact for clients. Understand their business goals and present campaign ideas.
• Media Relations: Pitch stories to journalists, write press releases, and secure media coverage across print, broadcast, and digital channels.
• Campaign Coordination: Plan and run integrated PR and brand campaigns.
• Reputation Management: Monitor brand coverage, spot potential PR crises early, and help protect the client’s public image.
• Admin and Budgets: Track project timelines, manage campaign budgets, and write contact reports.

Key Requirements:

• Education: A diploma or degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or Journalism.
• Experience: 4+ years of experience working in public relations, brand management, or comms agency.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong media contacts, problem-solving, and project organisation.