PR Account Manager at Irvine Partners Nigeria

Posted on Tue 04th Jul, 2017 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Irvine Partners is a Public Relations & Integrated Marketing Agency based in South Africa. Our branding and communication strategies are designed uniquely per client, created with their specific objectives in mind. Our clients’ goals become our goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: PR Account Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

We are looking for a quick-witted, hardworking and capable PR Account Manager in Lagos, Nigeria.

Scope of Work

Implementation of communications strategy/activation plans/contractual undertakings as directed by Managing Director or CEO.
Writing, editing and/or subbing extensive documentation including, but not limited to, press releases, opinion pieces, strategic proposals and tactical roll-outs.
The ability to write to a standard indicated by the Managing Director or CEO.
Overseeing client activities, including attending weekly or bi-weekly status meetings as directed by the Managing Director or CEO or directly by client.
Day-to day running of accounts.
Follow correct approval channels as agreed by client.
Continually growing and cultivating a solid media contact base.
Media relations related to the client as directed by the Managing Director or CEO or directed by client but with Managing Director’s approval.
Daily evaluation of publicity achieved for clients.
Continual understanding of the evolving African media landscape.
Build and maintain a good working relationship with clients.
Identify alternative media channels on a regular basis.
Manage and exceed client expectations.
Complete the agreed hours of client work per week.
Fulfill all aspects of the agreed scope of work for the client timeously and to a standard approved by the Managing Director or CEO.
Demonstrate strategic thinking and follow through.
Demonstrate excellent verbal communications skill.
Demonstrate excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
At all times be a corporate ambassador for Irvine Partners in terms of general appearance and conduct.

Requirements

You’ll need extensive writing and editing experience and should be able to run with tactical plans as well as - if not better - than strategic plans.
You need to be a pitch demon, truly an outstanding writer, an excellent time manager and understand that public relations is all about service.
Minimum five years’ agency experience required, preferably on consumer, hospitality or technology brands.
This is a hit the ground running position. You must know the business of PR inside out and will be required to back up your CV claims with writing and pitch tests, as well as a demonstration of sound knowledge of the African media landscape.

Personal Skills/Attributes:

Implementation of communications strategy/activation plans
Editing and subbing skills
Excellent writing skills
Overseeing client activities
Day-to day running of accounts
Continually growing and cultivating a solid media contact base
Demonstrate strategic thinking and follow through
Demonstrate excellent verbal communications skill
Demonstrate excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Ensure all activity is delivered to deadline
Ensure deliverables are of required and exceeded standard
Demonstrate good time management and teamwork
Demonstrate a can-do attitude
Have the ability to multitask
The ability to manage stress
Be detail-orientated

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover letter (detailing why you are the person we are looking for) to: [email protected]

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