The PR Account Executive will work closely with the Account Manager on a variety of high profile accounts including an intensive campaign for a 2010 World Cup sponsor. The executive will be required to manage client and media relationships as well as implement PR and communications strategies. The job requires strong writing skills, proactive thinking and a willingness to travel, including during the months of November and December 2009. The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in sport and sponsorship with strong sports media contacts and knowledge of the SA sport environment.

There is huge scope for development with training offered by the company.

If you have not heard from us within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements
• Knowledge of SA sports environment
• Knowledge of SA celebrities
• Strategic and planning ability
• Creativity, ability to think outside the box
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong and established media contacts specifically with sports and entertainment media
• Client management skills
• Good organisational and eventing skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, towards deadlines with a team approach
• Work independently and proactively
• Reporting and evaluation skills

Personal Skills/Attributes
• Ambitious, go-getter
• Organised, enthusiastic
• Thirsty for a new challenge and to learn more about CSI / CSR
• Proactive, independent thinker

Details
Remuneration: R12 000 - 15 000 p/m c.t.c
Province: Gauteng
City: Johannesburg
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference #2010 PR Ac

Contact
Sarah Campbell
Kaelo PR
sarah@kaelowm.com