puestos de Pr en Sudáfrica

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 10

• Team & client management:
  • Reporting into MSL MD to ensure alignment of client mandate; resource management and financial sustainability, as well as organic growth opportunities.
  • Collaborating with GM & Head of Africa Practice to ensure delivery of PGA network mandate and skills transfer.
  • Collaborating with senior MSL BrandProtect team re any potential issues, reputation management, and crisis communications briefs.
  • Managing a team of 6 / 7 PR consultants to deliver on corporate mandates of the client's two SA-based key divisions.
  • Broad oversight of 15 key African territories - ensuring they are delivering on the ground against set OpCo mandates, as well as consistency of PR messaging, reporting, and general best practice – as MSL SA as lead agency.
  • Development, management, and implementation of Business Units' financial plan.
  • PR strategy development.
  • Content review and mentorship.
  • Oversight of senior Influencer team.
  • Team leadership through strategic talent management and delegation.
  • Ensuring team's effective time and billing capturing via PGA software platforms.
  • Team inspirer, mentor & coach.
• Team skills development / skills transfer:
  • Leading with a client-centric mindset, a positive and inspirational outlook always.
• Senior client interface and relationship management:
  • Unlocking cross-service opportunities for sister PR agencies (other disciplines and solutions beyond PR & Influencer Relations).
  • Managing lead agency approach with all client PR stakeholders.
  • Applying strategic thinking to guide and develop PR briefs across PR & influencer mandates.
  • Identifying software and / or AI tool(s) gaps to improve client and agency efficiencies.
  • Custodian of MSL agency well-being and culture.
• Financial responsibilities:
  • Collaborating with Financial Partner to ensure revenue targets are met.
  • Accountable for accurate financial portfolio management.
  • Accountable for accurate monthly BU finance reporting.
• Client Billings (Billings vs. Revenue) custodian:
  • Accountable for weekly / monthly client New Business (project) updates, as required.

• Positive Influence – a positive team member who keeps the team motivated.
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of agency morale and a healthy hay happy culture.
• Operational Efficiency – someone who can spread themselves across multiple tasks simultaneously by working smartly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Meticulous – while we want someone who is efficient, they also need to pay attention to all the details and ensure they 'Dot the I's and cross the T's.'
• They should do things once and do them right. This requires a keen sense of pride in their work and ensuring that all output goes through rigorous quality control.
• Organisation is key trait.
• Bigger Picture Mentality – as a Client Lead, this person must be able to step back and understand the bigger picture and how all the various components of a project affect one another instead of looking at channels in isolation.
• Time Management - identify the urgent & important tasks and priorities to ensure delivery to client and other stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills – we want someone who can build relationships both internally and externally.
• As the point of contact between agency team members, client, and PGA.
• Solutions Driven – we need someone who can think on their feet and produce quick solutions to everyday problems.
• They should see all problems as a challenge for them to overcome.
• Delivery Accountability on Projects - manages client expectation on quality, cost & timing.
• The client has an extremely strict process in terms of timings, and this process must be managed carefully.
• Financial Acumen – this person must be able to take on full internal and campaign financial ownership.
• This includes but is not limited to management of invoices, POs, and project budgets including job reconciliations.
• Passion for PR & Corporate Communications – someone who drives best-in-class work. This means creating an environment where PR ideas, earned content and innovation can flourish.
• Strategic Mindset – these portfolios have a strong focus on PR strategy, and it is critical to ensure understanding of the strategy and ensuring that this is integrated into the communications output.

• Candidate must have :
• 10+ years' experience in the PR Account Management function.
• PR BUD, SAD, and / or Client Lead experience is advantageous.
• Experience in managing team of 5+ people is critical.
• Client-side experience is advantageous.
• Experience of working with senior clients across multiple portfolios, including C-suite executives.
• Reputation Management experience.
• Strong content generation abilities (thought leadership).
• Strong knowledge of the global and local news agenda and the ability to spot proactive / reactive PR ideas.
• Experience with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience within a lead agency model.
• Strong Corporate PR understanding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent financial acumen.

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