Senior Account Executive

Accenture; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Account Executive in Cape Town to support its PR and communications team. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of PR agency experience, strong writing skills, and an understanding of the South African media landscape. This role involves supporting PR strategies, project coordination and media relationship management, offering a great opportunity to develop PR skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a PR agency preferable.
• Experience supporting corporate/financial services teams a bonus.
• A good understanding of the South African media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in developing PR strategies.
• Conduct research to identify media opportunities.
• Monitor and compile media coverage into reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Writing and editing skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Cape Town-based Senior Account Executive to join our energetic PR and communications team. This role is perfect for someone with 2–3 years of agency experience who enjoys research, administration, and building strong media and influencer relationships. You’ll play a vital support role to a talented corporate team, helping to track coverage, prepare reports, coordinate projects, and deliver accurate, high-quality work. It’s an opportunity to sharpen your media skills, develop client-facing confidence, and grow your PR career in the corporate and financial services space.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Support senior team members in the development and execution of PR strategies.
• Assist with day-to-day account administration and project coordination.
• Conduct research to identify media opportunities and build/update media lists.
• Distribute press releases, media pitches, briefing notes, and other content.
• Monitor and compile media coverage into clear, client-ready reports.
• Support proactive media pitching to journalists and influencers.
• Stay updated on PR, media, and influencer trends to share fresh insights.
• Contribute to team brainstorms and idea generation for campaigns.
• Help coordinate press interviews, events, and other client activities.

Requirements / Experience / Skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a PR agency preferable (corporate/financial services exposure an advantage).
• Excellent attention to detail with strong writing, editing, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with media monitoring tools.
• Organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A good understanding of the South African media landscape.
• Experience supporting corporate/ financial services teams a bonus.

Personal Attributes

• A strong team player who enjoys supporting others but can also work independently.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Professional, reliable, and client-service orientated.
• Detail-driven but able to see the bigger picture.
• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.