PR Assistant

Remuneration:	market-related
Location:	Cape Town, Brackenfell
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Junior
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Occasional
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Storybook Communications

About the job
Storybook is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and motivated recent PR, marketing or digital marketing graduate to join our team as a PR Assistant. You must be based in Cape Town and able to travel to Brackenfell five days a week, as this is an on-site office role.

This is an entry-level position. 

You will assist us with 

• Media research and compiling media lists.
• Media release distribution to targeted media friends.
• Compiling status and coverage reports for clients.
• When required, writing ad hoc small copy, primarily for ad hoc social media posts.
• Basic email management to maintain comms with the media, client and team.
• Maintaining the marketing, editorial and influencer marketing calendars.
• Assisting with the admin of liasing with media and influencers for press drops.
• You will be expected to participate in brainstorms and attend some client meetings.

Is this you? 

• A PR graduate of at least one year, as there is potential to grow into a PR executive role.
• An entry-level understanding of influencer marketing.
• Have a sound understanding and interest in news, pop culture and digital trends.
• Exceptional verbal and written English language skills.
• Speak well and present feedback confidently to internal clients.
• Great MS Office skills - specifically Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Working knowledge of Canva and a good handle on posting to social media platforms.
• Good timekeeping and the ability to self-manage to meet deadlines is essential.
• You can work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.
• You want to be integrated into a fun, vibey and energetic client marketing team.

Advantage

• A good command of a second South African language, English being one of the your languages.
• Great organisational and self-management skills.
• Amazing attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and go the extra mile.
• Code 08 Drivers Licence.

Company Description

About Storybook Communications

Our consultancy is based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town. We are passionate about strategic thinking and the smooth execution of client campaigns. We operate in the business, trade and consumer spaces on behalf of our retail clients. Our team is small but energetic. We are passionate about our clients and our suppliers and LOVE what we do. SBC seamlessly integrates into our clients' worlds, becoming part of their internal marketing teams and working within their space so that we can offer them the benefit of our expertise and PR support.

Our culture

Your energy and attitude are everything - we’re all about positive ‘can do’ vibes!
Our consultancy aims to ‘tell delicious brand stories’. To do this, we have to be curious, creative in our approach, meticulous in our execution, and always ready to problem-solve. Does this sound like you?

Feeling inspired to join us as a PR Assistant? Reach out today on hello@wearestorybook.com

Posted on 15 Oct 12:03, Closing date 30 Nov