PR Account Manager

Cardilogix Talent Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardilogix Talent Specialists in Johannesburg is seeking a hands-on PR Account Manager who can command headlines and manage fast-paced campaigns. You’ll chase coverage, craft compelling narratives, and advise clients with confidence.

From pitching top-tier media to shaping press releases and thought leadership, you’ll lead accounts and keep campaigns on track. A proven ability to turn breaking news into opportunities, and to turn dry updates into engaging stories, is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven agency or in-house PR track record.
• Ability to turn reactive pitches around quickly.
• Strong relationships with journalists, editors and media influencers.
• Excellent written communication with ability to craft engaging press materials.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Story: Pitch top-tier media and land high-impact features.
• Lead the Charge: Manage client portfolios and PR campaigns.
• Shape Public Perception: Craft press releases and thought leadership content.
• Own the Room: Advise C-suite clients with confidence on communications.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Pitching

Writing skills

Job description

PR Account Manager job vacancy in Johannesburg.

Are you equal parts media relations maestro, strategic storyteller, and unflappable crisis wrangler? We are looking for a PR Account Manager who doesn’t just chase coverage—they command the narrative.

We’re looking for someone who “Drinks Crisis Management Like Espresso”.

Do you turn brand silence into front-page headlines before your morning coffee cools?

Salary: R35 000 – R45 000 negotiable on experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive the Story: Pitch top-tier media, land high-impact features, and position our clients as industry authorities.
• Lead the Charge: Manage client portfolios, build killer PR campaigns, and keep accounts running like clockwork.
• Shape Public Perception: Craft razor-sharp press releases, thought leadership op-eds, and foolproof messaging.
• Own the Room: Advise C-suite clients with absolute confidence and master high-stakes communications.

What You Bring:

• Experience: Proven agency or in-house PR track record managing fast-paced accounts.
• Agility: A sharp nose for news and the ability to turn a reactive pitch around in minutes.
• Rolodex: Strong, active relationships with key journalists, editors, and media influencers.
• Killer Writing Skills: The ability to make dry corporate updates sound like a gripping page-turner.