Account Executive - Lesley Simpson Communications - Sandton
- By ZA Job Bank
- Published 01/16/2012
- Accounts and Finance
Job description
Well established PR company, Lesley Simpson Communications is recruiting for new dynamic client service account executives. A minimum of THREE to FIVE years experience within a PR agency is essential.
These positions are mid to senior within the LSC structure and will be suited to an ambitious, hard working, dedicated team player who is able to multi-task and make things happen within LSC's prestigious client portfolio which are all travel and tourism related.
1. Prepare annual year plans inkeeping with client's brief and requirements
2. Implement the strategy
3. Maintain existing relationships with media but also look for new ones
4. Implement social media strategies where applicable
5. Take time to follow competitors' exposure
6. Monthly reportback
7. Travel on occasions
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE, however please do not send your CV unless you have the minimum experience stipulated.
Company Description
Twenty Two years in operation, Lesley Simpson Communications services exclusively travel and tourism clients. Traditionalists but also offering social media related strategies to complement a client's communication strategy.
Requirements
1. Excellent writing and communication skills (a writing test will be necessary)
2. Solid media contacts and a commitment to the PR industry
3. A sound knowledge of social media
4. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
5. Tactfully take the lead where necessary
6. A car is absolutely essential
Advantageous
1. A knowledge of the travel and tourism industry, but if not, it will be vital to learn the mechanics
2. Innovative and creative
Personal Skills/Attributes
A love of adventure, wildlife and a natural ability to be 'nosey' in order to get the story angles!
Contact details
Lesley Simpson
Lesley Simpson Communications
+27 11 463 8195
cv@lscpr.co.za
