Media Relations Coordinator

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site role in Kimberley

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator in Kimberley to assist the communications team with media relations, press materials, and event logistics.

You will help build media relationships, monitor coverage, and maintain contact databases, leveraging strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in media relations, PR, or a related field is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with standard office software and familiarity with media monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with local and national media contacts.
• Monitor and track media mentions and coverage across various platforms.
• Support the creation and distribution of press releases and media kits.
• Help organize press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Maintain and update the media contact database.
• Provide administrative support to the PR and communications team.

Skills

Organizational skills

multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Office software

Media monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and proactive Media Relations Coordinator to support their communications team in Kimberley . In this role, you will assist in managing relationships with media outlets, tracking media coverage, and coordinating the logistics of PR activities. You will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information, supporting the development of press materials, and maintaining the media contact database. This position is perfect for an emerging communications professional eager to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced media environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with local and national media contacts.
• Monitor and track media mentions and coverage across various platforms.
• Support the creation and distribution of press releases and media kits.
• Help organize press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Maintain and update the media contact database.
• Provide administrative support to the PR and communications team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in media relations, PR, or a related field is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with standard office software and familiarity with media monitoring tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Full-time, on-site position based in Kimberley.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Training and mentorship opportunities to develop PR skills.
• A supportive team atmosphere dedicated to effective communication.