Cape Town PR Account Manager — Media & Strategy Lead

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MSL Cape Town is seeking an Account Manager to lead day-to-day initiatives for a portfolio of clients. You will be the primary point of contact, ensuring timely delivery, accurate reporting, and polished editorial plans in collaboration with junior team members.

The role emphasizes strong media relations, credible storytelling, and contribution to strategy development alongside senior colleagues. You will own the monthly billing process and begin to understand profitability for your stream.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate and financial communications.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and expectations.
• Ability to develop editorial plans and strategy with senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Account management and ownership of client initiatives.
• Drive journalist relationships and oversee media relations processes.
• Write and pitch story angles to media and stakeholders.
• Create and brief content for clients with the content team.
• Manage projects from start to finish.
• Develop strategic client programmes and calendars.
• Conduct research and present findings.
• Maintain updated media lists and reporting.
• Participate in daily newsdesk and share relevant news with clients.

Skills

Account management

Media relations

Pitching skills

Writing

Project management

Strategy development

Research

Media lists

Client communication

Tools

Chase

Job description

MSL Cape Town is seeking an Account Manager to lead day-to-day initiatives for a portfolio of clients. You will be the primary point of contact, ensuring timely delivery, accurate reporting, and polished editorial plans in collaboration with junior team members.

The role emphasizes strong media relations, credible storytelling, and contribution to strategy development alongside senior colleagues. You will own the monthly billing process and begin to understand profitability for your stream.