Content Accounts Manager at Rothko

Strategic management, planning and implementation of client strategies, including the production of highly effective content across traditional and digital platforms.

MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION:

Strategic Planning and Project Management

• Gain a solid understanding of the client’s industry, business and objectives
• Develop and implement client strategies in conjunction with line managers
• Set and achieve measurable client objectives and monitor the effectiveness of campaigns
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and carry out thorough research as required
• Establish and deliver accurate timelines required to complete the required work
• Create cost estimates for client approval and monitor and manage budgets for campaigns and projects. 

Strategic Content Generation and Distribution

• Generate high-quality content, including long-form reports, press releases, op-eds, features, social media, digital and design
• Produce content as required for clients
• Manage content developed by internal and freelance writers/designers
• Traffic and administrate all content
• Accountable for briefing, editing, proofreading and strategic relevance of content
• Accountable for briefing, editing, proofreading and strategic relevance of content
• Strategic distribution of content across all media channels, including social media and design/DTP
• Oversee and collaborate on the distribution of content across all relevant media channels, including social  media and PR
• Project-manage the development of all design/DTP components
• Gain client approval on visual components including  design/DTP and photography
• Keep abreast with marketing and advertising industry trends.

External Relationship Development and Management

• Successfully build and manage the client relationships
• Attend client meetings to provide feedback and status of plans
• Effectively manage the client briefing process,  expectations and revisions
• Manage the client approval process
• Attend to ad-hoc client needs
• Accountable for the building and managing of strong supplier relationships, including printers, digital suppliers and freelancers. 

External and Internal Reporting and Budget Management

• Timeous reporting on all media channels
• Successful allocation and management of client budgets
• Regular written and verbal communication and updates with the line manager.

Internal Relationship Management and Collaboration 

• Managing the internal approval process
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Using internal systems successfully.

Job Evaluation Criteria

Formal Education

• Minimum relevant tertiary degree or diploma qualification in Journalism, Project Management, Marketing, PR, Communications, Media Studies. An honours qualification is   advantageous.

Experience

5 years of experience in journalism, marketing, advertising,  PR or digital environment with a focus on:

• Content generation and distribution across all media channels, including digital/social media
• Project management
• Relationship development and management
• Strategic client service in an agency is preferred.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of related industries such as Marketing, Communications, PR Advertising and Digital
• Highly knowledgeable in Writing, Journalism and Media.
• Knowledge of media in specific industries including Education; Health; NGOs; Financial; Environmental

Skills

• Strong planning ability including multitasking and prioritisation
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Work well in a team environment
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong MS Office (Word; PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with limited supervision i.e. self-managed

Attributes

• Service-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to take responsible initiative
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Approachable
• Team player
• Ability to take constructive criticism to develop