Senior Pr Manager – Architecture & Design (hybrid)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

On behalf of our client, a world-renowned leader in high-end residential architecture and interior design, we are seeking a skilled and strategic Senior PR Manager to shape and drive their global media presence.
This is a senior-level opportunity to work with an acclaimed creative studio, leading PR campaigns that position the brand as a global thought leader in luxury architecture, hospitality, and design innovation.
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a targeted global PR strategy across Design, Lifestyle, and Business media.
  • Build and maintain strong media relationships with top-tier local and international outlets.
  • Draft compelling press releases and press pack content aligned with each campaign or project.
  • Coordinate award submissions, public speaking engagements, and global jury participation.
  • Support internal teams with content for social media, website, newsletters, and more.
  • Maintain up-to-date media lists and project records, ensuring accurate campaign distribution.
  • Monitor brand perception and media coverage, reporting insights to internal stakeholders.
  • Manage photoshoot coordination and milestone-linked media activity.
  • Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including content planning for company principals.
  • Ensure all PR processes and communication strategies are well-documented and consistently applied.
  • Provide input into the development of crisis communication protocols.
  • Collaborate with the broader marketing and brand teams to align messaging and delivery.
  • Oversee PR calendar and campaign timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Requirements
  • o Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Journalism, or Architecture (postgraduate advantageous).
  • o 2 to 5 years' experience in a senior PR role, ideally within a premium or design-led brand.
  • o Excellent writing, editorial, and proofreading skills.
  • o Proven experience in delivering international media exposure.
  • o Strong digital and administrative competency.
  • o Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI, Cision, Market IQ, WordPress, and Mailchimp is beneficial.
  • o Excellent organisational, time-management, and multitasking ability.
  • o Proactive, professional, and precise under pressure.
  • o Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • o Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
  • o Passion for brand storytelling, design, and media engagement.
Why Join?
You'll be part of an internationally respected brand in design and architecture, working alongside award-winning creatives and industry leaders. This is a chance to make a global impact through strategic communications.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1455471
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned