Senior Account Manager (Strategic Communications)

About Savant Comms

Savant Comms is a strategic communications consultancy that partners with organisations to strengthen reputation, build stakeholder trust and increase public visibility through integrated communication strategies, media relations, stakeholder engagement and executive positioning.

As we continue to grow our client portfolio across the public and private sectors, we are looking for experienced communications professionals to join our team.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Account Manager will lead strategic communication accounts and act as the primary liaison between Savant Comms and our clients. The successful candidate will oversee integrated communication campaigns, media engagement, stakeholder relations and project delivery while ensuring exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic communication accounts.
• Develop and implement integrated communication and public relations strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage communication projects from planning through execution.
• Develop and review communication plans and campaign strategies.
• Coordinate media relations activities, including press releases, interviews and media briefings.
• Prepare reports, presentations and client updates.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client visibility and reputation.
• Mentor and supervise junior account managers.
• Work collaboratively with specialist service providers, creatives and strategic partners.

Minimum RequirementsQualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Honours degree will be advantageous.
• PRISA membership or accreditation will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years' experience in public relations, communications or corporate affairs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Proven media relations experience across print, broadcast and digital media.
• Experience engaging executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience working with government departments, public entities or state-owned enterprises will be advantageous.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary communication campaigns.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strategic Communications
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Reputation Management
• Crisis Communication
• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Excellent report writing
• Excellent business writing
• Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

• Market-related remuneration.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to national communication projects.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Pay: R45 000,00 - R65 000,00 per month

Education:

• Honours (Preferred)

Experience:

• relevant: 8 years (Required)

Location:

• Johannesburg, Gauteng (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johannesburg, Gauteng