PR Account Manager Full Time Jobs

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.