PR Account Executive

25Eight LLC; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the professional services industry is seeking a PR Account Executive in Johannesburg for a 6-month hybrid contract. The role involves managing client accounts, executing public relations strategies, and supporting communication initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing skills, media relations experience, and a proactive approach to business development, driving effective PR campaigns.

Qualifications

• Ability to draft professional materials and manage media engagement.
• Event coordination experience including press conferences.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client interactions and execute projects.
• Coordinate press drops, events, and maintain media contact.
• Assist in business development and account growth.

Skills

Media Relations

Writing

Public Relations

Influencer Marketing

Social Media

Organisation

Research

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-months
Work set up: Hybrid

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a PR Account Executive to support communications and public relations activities across a broad range of tasks with increasing independence and sound judgment. This role plays a key part in the implementation of client programmes and requires a solid foundation in public relations, writing, media relations, influencer marketing, social media, organisation, research, and production. The Account Executive will manage direct client interactions and contribute to the effective execution of projects and campaigns.

What you will do:

Account Management:

• Perform day-to-day account work including drafting written materials, engaging with media and influencers, coordinating press drops or events, maintaining client and media contact, managing projects, and supervising junior staff.
• Liaise between clients, suppliers (content creators, designers, photographers, A/V teams), and internal/external stakeholders such as employees, media, influencers, and interest groups.
• Maintain familiarity with team communications plans and track client businesses.
• Pursue opportunities to enhance involvement and contributions to the account, team, and agency.

Professional Skills:

• Assist in implementing events including press conferences, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours, and third-party advocacy.
• Utilise internal and external research for analyses and proposals.
• Contribute to presentations using available resources.
• Balance workload effectively, meet deadlines, and stay within budgets.
• Execute media and influencer relations activities, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Support social media initiatives with platform knowledge and capabilities.

Financial and Administrative:

• Apply understanding of budget development, monitoring, and billing processes.
• Contribute to budget planning and manage activity reporting.
• Complete timesheets daily and follow company policies and procedures.
• Meet productivity and billability targets.

Business Development:

• Contribute to new business development and presentation efforts.
• Support account growth and pursue new opportunities.
• Provide creative, effective solutions to client challenges.

Initiative and General Management:

• Demonstrate initiative in identifying ways to advance team, group, agency, and client interests.
• Apply sound judgment and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Actively engage in problem-solving, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in meetings and uphold agency values: ‘Do the Right Thing’, ‘Do the Best Work of Our Lives’, ‘Do It Together’.
• Build skills and knowledge to increase personal and agency value.
• Manage resources effectively, including people, time, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Ability to draft professional written materials and manage media and influencer engagement.
• Familiarity with communication plans, project tracking, and client business operations.
• Strong liaison skills with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork capabilities with emerging supervisory skills.
• Event coordination experience including press conferences, briefings, and media tours.
• Competence in research, proposal preparation, and presentation contributions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Developing expertise in PR, influencer marketing, and social media strategy.
• Understanding of budgeting, billing, and administrative processes.
• Ability to meet productivity targets and manage deadlines.
• Aptitude for business development, account growth, and problem-solving.
• Initiative-driven with sound judgment and independence.
• Commitment to continuous learning, skill development, and alignment with agency values.
• Effective resource management including people, time, and financial oversight.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.