About the position
We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and highly motivated Public Relations Account Manager to join our team. This role requires a strong storyteller, relationship builder, that can develop and drive integrated PR campaigns, manage high-profile client relationships, and mentor a team of junior PR professionals. This role is perfect for a person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the unique energy of the sports industry.
This role is based in Rosebank.
If you love sports, thrive on delivering exceptional campaigns, and want to work with exciting brands that connect with fans on and off the field, we’d love to hear from you.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Tertiary qualification in Public Relations, Communications Management, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in PR.
- Strong media relations skills and an existing network within sports.
- Strong understanding of traditional and digital media landscapes.
- Excellent project management abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven experience in an agency setting preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Experience working on sports brands is advantageous.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leverage strong relationships with traditional and digital media.
- Pitch stories to secure high-impact media coverage.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of media and influencer contacts.
- Monitor media and industry trends, identifying opportunities and managing potential crises.
- Oversee and contribute to the development of content. including press releases, media pitches, speeches, articles, internal communications, and collateral materials.
- Manage media relations, influencer partnerships, and PR-driven events or activations.
- Track coverage and compile insightful campaign performance reports.
- Manage campaign budgets, timelines, and deliverables with meticulous attention to detail.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Strategic and creative thinker.
- Passionate about sports, with a finger on the pulse of cultural trends.
- Passionate about storytelling, media, and brand building.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and confident under pressure.
- Emotionally intelligent and able to lead with empathy
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- A trend-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Desired Skills:
- Public Relations
- Media relations
- digital media
- project management
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