Account Director - PR

Remuneration:	R45000 - R50000 per month negotiable cost-to-company
Benefits:	Structured
Location:	Johannesburg, Sandton
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Senior
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Often
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#LEW 04/09
Company:	Lewyll Communications

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, full-service agency, driven by a team of go-getters, who are passionate about providing their clients with nothing but the very best levels of service excellence.

They need to bolster their public relations client service team with a senior PR consultant at the account director level, who has the ability to take responsibility for a team to work on a diverse client portfolio. Ideally, you will have at least eight years' experience in an accredited PR agency in servicing a mixed industry sector client base.

The person:

• To be considered for this role, you need to have held a senior position role in an accredited PR agency for eight + years. 
• It goes without saying then, that you will need to be a cut above the rest - with the drive, ability and experience to make a difference.
• If you have not heard from us within one week of sending your CV, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Requirements:

• A tertiary degree or diploma in communications or public relations
• It is essential that you have a minimum of 8-10 years' experience within PR consultancies, of which 5 years plus would have been at the management level
• Experience working on a mixed (hybrid) portfolio is essential.
• Superb people skills and extensive media contacts
• An outstanding ability to conceptualise and implement communication strategies and campaigns
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are required, as are writing skills and a high command of the English language.

To apply:  

If you have an impeccable track record of service within an accredited PR Agency - Please send your CV ASAP.

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Posted on 16 Sep 11:10, Closing date 15 Nov