PR Account Director

Ad Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Talent in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic PR Account Director to own client accounts and drive impactful campaigns across corporate and consumer sectors.

You will lead strategic planning, manage media relations and deliver integrated communications that build reputation and measure results, with a strong emphasis on independence and high-quality output.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in PR or reputation management.
• Proven experience managing client accounts and delivering integrated campaigns.
• Strong media relations, digital PR and corporate reputation expertise.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and multiple deliverables.
• Agency experience is preferred; strategic mindset with strong execution.
• Independent worker who takes ownership and delivers measurable impact.
• Creativity, innovation and a passion for results.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts end-to-end with high-quality PR delivery.
• Develop positioning, messaging and reputation strategies for clients.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships as a strategic advisor.
• Lead media relations and identify new media opportunities.
• Develop and execute integrated PR campaigns.
• Oversee planning, execution and reporting with measurable outcomes.
• Manage budgets, timelines and deliverables.
• Work independently while maintaining strong output.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Client management

Budget management

Writing

Presentation skills

Digital PR

Corporate PR

Consumer PR

Relationship building

Job description

Who are we:

We are an award-winning PR and communications agency working with leading brands across FMCG, Corporate and Financial Services.
We believe the power of care delivers great work for our clients - building reputation, strengthening relationships and creating lasting impact.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic PR Account Director who can take ownership of client accounts, build trusted relationships and deliver impactful PR and integrated communications campaigns.
The ideal candidate is a confident communicator and strategic thinker with strong media relations experience, a proven track record in corporate and consumer PR, and the ability to turn bold ideas into measurable results.

What will you do:

Manage client accounts end-to-end, ensuring high-quality PR and integrated communications delivery Develop positioning, messaging and reputation management strategies tailored to client needs Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic advisor Lead media relations and leverage established media relationships while identifying new media opportunities Develop and execute integrated PR and communications campaigns Oversee campaign planning, execution and reporting, ensuring measurable outcomes Manage project budgets, timelines and deliverables effectively Work independently while maintaining a strong record of high-quality output Drive strategic thinking while ensuring excellent execution across all client work

What will you need:

7–10 years’ experience in PR, communications or reputation management Proven experience managing client accounts and delivering integrated campaigns Strong experience across both corporate and consumer PR Excellent understanding of media relations, digital PR and corporate reputation Strong client management and relationship-building skills Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines and multiple deliverables Agency experience is preferred A strategic mindset combined with strong execution skills Confident, persuasive and engaging communication style Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables A passion for creativity, innovation and delivering measurable impact

REQUIREMENTS

• Budget management
• Communication
• Digital
• media
• Merchandise presentation
• Relationship building
• Strategic thinking
• Writing
• Client management