PR Campaign Manager

Cardilogix Talent Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardilogix Talent Specialists in Johannesburg seeks a PR Campaign Manager to lead agency campaigns and land coverage that moves the needle. You will own the end-to-end process, from pitching stories to coordinating media releases, while maintaining strong relationships with journalists and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have solid PR agency experience, crisis communications know-how, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines, and events with precision and flair.

Qualifications

• Must have PR & crisis communications experience.
• Proven ability to run campaigns end-to-end with tight deadlines.
• Strong media liaison skills and journalist relationships.
• Excellent written communication and story-telling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Owning the News Cycle: Pitch stories to secure tier-one coverage.
• Running Campaigns End-to-End: Drafting and distributing press materials.
• Building Real Relationships: Engage media, editors and influencers.
• Moving Parts: Manage multiple campaigns and post-campaign reporting.
• Spotting Opportunities: Find high-impact hooks and reactive moments.

Skills

PR agency experience

Media relations

Strong copywriting

Project management

Journalist relationships

Job description

PR Campaign Manager job vacancy in Johannesburg.

Have you got an enviable black book of media contacts and a knack for turning everyday brand news into front-page headlines?

We're expanding our Media & Comms team and looking for a sharp, proactive PR Account Lead who eats agency deadlines for breakfast and knows how to land coverage that actually moves the needle.

If you live for the buzz of a pitch well landed, run campaigns like clockwork, and know how to keep journalists, clients, and stakeholders all smiling at once—we want you in our corner.

Must have previous PR & crisis communications experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Owning the News Cycle: Pitching stories that journalists actually want to open, securing tier-one press, broadcast, and online coverage.
• Running Campaigns End-to-End: Briefing, drafting, and distributing killer press releases, media alerts, and targeted publicity kits.
• Building Real Relationships: Engaging top-tier media, editors, and influencers, while keeping internal and external stakeholders completely aligned.Juggling the
• Moving Parts: Running multiple campaigns simultaneously - balancing media drops, event coordination, client admin, and post-campaign reporting without breaking a sweat.
• Spotting Opportunities: Finding high-impact news hooks, thought-leadership angles, and reactive PR moments before anyone else does.

Who You Are?

• Agency-Bred: You bring solid, battle-tested PR agency experience and know the fast-paced rhythm of account management inside out.
• Media-Connected: You dont just blast press releases to a blind list; you understand media liaison and maintain genuine, working relationships with journalists.
• Master of Organisation: Highly detailed, deadline-driven, and proactive—you can manage event logistics, status decks, and high-stakes media pushes in parallel.
• Sharp Communicator: You write crisp, compelling copy and know how to sell a story without the corporate fluff.