Teagan Stoltz

PR account manager

6 years of work experience

About me

I'm a dynamic PR Specialist with six years of experience, known for innovative problem-solving and a can-do attitude. I excel at building trust-based relationships with my team, clients, media, influencers and suppliers. My social media and marketing background enriches my PR approach, allowing me to see the bigger picture. I'm always ready to support my team and clients, believing that you can achieve anything with a positive attitude.

Experience

Aug 2024 – Present

Account manager

Dialogue

Account & client management

Oversaw day-to-day account management, meeting monthly objectives and KPIs.
Maintained up-to-date client status documents and tracked coverage for reporting.
Managed end-to-end influencer and social media campaigns, including vetting, contracting, content approvals, analytics, and payments.

Social media management

Managed X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube for three clients.
Developed monthly content calendars aligned with marketing strategies, SEO insights, and key South African events.
Delivered community management, paid campaigns, competitions, live posting, and scheduling.
Researched trends and platform updates to optimise content performance.

Content creation & design

Created social media assets and ensured correct specifications across platforms.
Designed website banners, newsletters, reports, presentations, lookbooks, DOOH, and event assets using Canva Pro.
Designed all visual assets for Get Real with Dialogue (logos, banners, video branding).
Led an internal training session on Canva essentials and best practices.

Media relations

Content writing, pitched and secured coverage in top-tier media publications.
Coordinated media invites and managed attendance at client events.
Built and nurtured strong media relationships, identifying proactive opportunities.

Aug 2022 – July 2024

Senior account executive

Accenture Song

Oversaw client accounts, ensuring goals were met and workflows ran smoothly.
Built strong relationships with clients, media, influencers and suppliers.
Planned productive client meetings and delivered regular reports.
Crafted compelling media pitches and secured top-tier coverage.
Researched trends and opportunities to enhance client visibility.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive success.
Supported colleagues as a mental health ally.

Jul 2021 – Jan 2022

PR specialist, marketing assistant & social media manager

G-Star Raw

Oversaw client accounts, ensuring goals were met and workflows ran smoothly.
Built strong relationships with clients, media, influencers and suppliers.
Planned productive client meetings and delivered regular reports.
Crafted compelling media pitches and secured top-tier coverage.
Researched trends and opportunities to enhance client visibility.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive success.
Supported colleagues as a mental health ally.

June 2017 – June 2021

Contracted PR assistant < PR freelancer < PR shadow

Atmosphere Communications

PR Assistant

Tracked coverage and compiled client reports.
Managed client accounts and administrative tasks.
Supported Account Manager and Account Director.
Researched and vetted influencers, liaising directly with them.
Conceptualised and managed PR drops.
Handled media relations and built media lists.
Assisted with client presentations and campaign brainstorming.
Acted as liaison with French-speaking partners.

Freelancer

I did freelance PR work intermittently at Atmosphere Communications between 2018 and 2020 while pursuing my studies.

Shadow

While shadowing at Atmosphere Communications, I found my lifelong passion in PR. Working on the Cotton On account, my proposal for the PR drop packaging was selected by the client and brought to life. This experience affirmed that I was on the right path.

Education

BA Language and Culture · 2018 - 2020
University of Stellenbosch
UCT Public Relations Course · 2020
GetSmarter

Skills

Content creationDesign (Canva Pro)Social media managementInfluencer managementEvent managementStrong interpersonal skillsInnovative problem-solverCreative thinkerHighly organisedFast learner & adaptable

Things I'm proud of

Developed creative PR drop concepts that have been successfully implemented across multiple clients.
Secured first-time placements for clients in top-tier media outlets.
Designed DOOH campaigns that were approved and displayed nationwide in South Africa.
Created a character design that became an official brand mascot, later brought to life with mascot suits.
Drove social media growth by producing relevant, trend-led content that resonated with client audiences.