About the Role
Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven PR Campaign Manager to join their esteemed media and PR department in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape . This role is essential for conceptualizing, planning, and executing impactful public relations campaigns that elevate the client's brand and achieve specific communication objectives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a keen understanding of campaign dynamics, and a proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external media partners to ensure campaigns are strategically sound, creatively executed, and deliver measurable results. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to balance office-based collaboration with remote work, providing an optimal work environment. We are looking for an organized and innovative individual who can lead campaign initiatives and contribute significantly to our client's public image and market presence in Port Elizabeth .
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage integrated PR campaign strategies from concept to execution.
- Set clear campaign objectives, KPIs, and timelines.
- Create compelling campaign messaging and creative briefs.
- Identify target media outlets and influencers relevant to each campaign.
- Oversee the creation of campaign assets, including press releases, social media content, and visual materials.
- Build and maintain relationships with media and stakeholders to secure campaign coverage.
- Monitor campaign progress, analyze performance data, and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
- Manage campaign budgets effectively.
- Collaborate with internal marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure campaign alignment.
- Adapt campaign strategies based on performance data and market feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in PR campaign management or a similar role.
- Demonstrated success in planning and executing multi-channel PR campaigns.
- Strong understanding of media relations, digital PR, and social media marketing.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in PR software and campaign management tools.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.
- Experience working within the Eastern Cape media landscape is a plus.
Benefits
- Our client offers a competitive salary, attractive performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- This hybrid role provides a flexible work arrangement, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
- You will have the opportunity to lead exciting PR campaigns and contribute to the growth of a prominent organization in Port Elizabeth .
- We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a tangible impact.
- Join our team and help shape the public perception of our client through innovative and strategic PR initiatives.