PR Account Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities
Manage teams related to projects given on a day-to-day basis
Maintain quality control over work produced by the teams by checking and approving allmaterials before they go to the client
Prepare strategic public relations plans and media plans for clients with input fromrelevant team members
Ensure that clients get regular plans and reports such as contact reports, weekly reports as agreed and post project reports within agreed timeframes
Manage budgets on all accounts and ensure that targets are met within the agreed timeframe
Checks all invoices are correct against budget and advises accounts department when payments/invoicing are due
Liaise with third parties/suppliers and agree on budgets for services and expenses
Holds regular meetings for both internal and external client review meetings to evaluate progress on each account. Identify most successful activities, identify problems and review overall objectives and strategy.
Plan and organize press briefings, press conferences and similar events for client activities
Devise events that are experiential and unique to the market that will enable the target audience connect emotionally with clients products
Ensures TOR is being met and all timelines are being adhered to
Assist in researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media
Assist in promoting news stories and features to the media for prospective clients
Provide guidance and training to team members as and when required
Skills and Qualifications for the PR Account Manager Job
Bachelors degree in Public Relations & Communications
Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK)
Knowledge of different public relations and communications issues
Strong media relations skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality with clients documents and information
Ability to interact effectively with people in the senior management position
Be results oriented and self driven
Excellent written and verbal communicator, both in English and Kiswahili
Evidence of creative thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent presentation skills
Planning and organisation skills
Ability to manage a team of individuals
