Level of experience: Junior-Mid Education level: Diploma / Degree Reports to: CEO Start date: Immediate Type of role: Permanent Candidate Requirements: Technology must be something you love You must be able to self-manage Quality of output must be at your core.
Seriously... quality rules at DUO If you join our team, you will be given total control over your career and your success.
You will need to have lots of energy, be personally-driven, results-focused, resourceful, able to deal with issues directly and willing to accept full responsibility Team is at the core of everything we do, so you must be someone who will never abandon a teammate and who is comfortable letting others win/shin You have to be in it for the long haul.
There will be bumps in the road and success depends on your ability to adapt, be flexible, change gear when needed and be reliable Principal Job Responsibilities: Support the team with the execution of PR and Digital Marketing campaigns to clients within the ICT sector.
Action various tasks for the client that contribute to the monthly SLA under the guidance of the AD.
Perform research to support the delivery of technology-orientated press announcements.
Have existing media contacts and relationships in broadcast, print, and online media, specifically business and tech media.
Actively develop strong relationships with the media, as well as regularly update and maintain media lists.
Possess an interest in and understanding of what makes good content (a nose for news), how to identify a good angle and make a story go beyond IT trades.
Stay abreast of the right journalists to engage with at all times and secure Tier 1 coverage to meet client SLAs.
Source feature, speaking opportunities as well as profiling opportunities.
Pitch and secure coverage in relevant media and deal with ad hoc media queries under the guidance of AD.
Provide newsroom angles (trending in the media) and special days/months (E.g.
Cyber Awareness Month).
Provide organisational coordination and administrative support to the team on projects.
Monthly reporting on each client.
Ensure required account documentation is accurately and timely supplied for billing.
Timely and accurate reporting.
Ensure a seamless working environment by providing effective cross-functional communication.
Scheduling meetings where necessary and ensuring all preparation for the meeting including status documents, agendas, meeting take-outs.
Regularly update tasks on the relevant platform including deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience: Matric - Essential Relevant tertiary qualification (PR, Marketing) - Essential Drivers Licence (and own transport) - Essential Five years relevant working experience - Essential An understanding of local ICT landscape - Essential Existing ICT and business media relations - Essential Press writing experience - Beneficial Interest in ICT - Essential Proficient in Google Workspace/Suite - Advantageous Client relations experience - Advantageous Effective Time management - Advantageous Personal Skills/Attributes: Hunger to develop career in Tech PR Commitment to going the extra mile Willingness to be challenged Passion for client delivery and service Attention to detail Ability to research Follow through Delivery orientated Proactive Ability to multitask Team player Ability to self-start Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment Benefits (all only after probation): Prioritising work-life balance.
No weekend work or after-hours work encouraged.
Payment of market-related salaries and annual increases.
Annual performance bonuses driven by the achievement of Key Performance Indicators – given that the company makes its targets too.
We have a 19-year track record of paying annual bonuses for staff that meet KPIs.
Annual Performance and Career discussions.
Personal Career Development Plans.
Focus on individual career development.
Training – monthly at various levels including leadership training for those selected.
Knowledge sharing sessions monthly presented by internal or external resources.
Access to Industry and PR related events (budget allocated per individual).
Consultants and partners to call on when we need (e.g.
HR, journalists, industry thought leaders, financial gurus for RAs and saving strategies).
Bonus leave over the Christmas and New Year period bringing total leave to 20 days per annum.
Bonus leave on birthdays.
Ad hoc and ex gratia reward and recognition thank you like flowers and/or vouchers & duvet days.
Team connecting times for fun activities; lunches, spa days etc.
Flexible work hours policy.
T&Cs apply.
Tribe incentive policy which is customised to each individual's motivators and reward requirements.
Providing a pleasant physical work environment and work tools conducive to productivity.
An incredible client base who truly value our service offering.
We don't tolerate abusive clients (or staff) relationships and you are protected from this at DUO at all times.
Respect and integrity are critical to our ecosystem.
Personal Development Responsibilities (Continual): Proactively remain abreast of ICT trends and industry knowledge.
Self-study in order to develop both technical and soft skills.
Actively knowledge-share with colleagues.
To apply, send through your CV, qualifications, references and a recent payslip to #J-18808-Ljbffr
