PR Manager

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic PR Manager with a passion for art, décor, design & wine to join our team. Confidence, a great attitude, personal style and a love for people are essential, but responsibility and the ability to deliver are key. A proven track record of success, efficiency and effective communications is a non-negotiable. This position is for someone who already has at least one year’s experience in an agency. Recent graduates will not be considered (sorry but experience is needed).

With guidance from the PR account lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with and managing client accounts. This role will include:

• Following up any requests made by clients pertaining to communication.
• Preparing for and attending status meetings with clients
• Taking minutes and issuing accurate contact/status reports.
• Constantly seeking fresh communication ideas and angles and discussing these with the team.
• Researching, writing, checking and issuing press releases using the correct format.
• Following up the releases or angles presented to media on a consistent basis.
• Maintaining up-to-date media and feature lists on behalf of clients.
• Preparing monthly client reports on all PR activities undertaken.
• Creation of social media content and implementation.
• Media hosting at events/functions.
• Briefing, liaising and managing third party suppliers such as photographers, videographers and designers.
• Assist in the preparation of strategic and tactical plans for clients.
• Ensure that deliverables agreed to with clients are addressed and achieved and coverage targets are met.
• Establish professional relationships with clients for purposes of retention of the business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key target markets such as media.
• Generally act in a manner and with an attitude befitting the culture and status of the business.
• Attend client functions as and when required.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with all members of the team.

A CV, motivational letter is required along with contactable references.

Please do not respond if you do not meet the requirements. Only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Start date: on or before 01 August 2026.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in communications and/or public relations
• Strong client service skills.
• Minimum one year of experience within a media or public relations agency.
• Computer literacy in all Microsoft applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Canva (or Photoshop)
• Own transport (and valid driver's licence) required
• Social media skills
• Own laptop or computer a plus

Posted on 19 May 15:17, Closing date 18 Jul