PR Coordinator

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid plan

Generous annual leave

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized PR Coordinator to support the communications team in Kimberley. You will assist in media monitoring, event coordination, drafting press materials, maintaining media databases, and tracking campaign outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Communications or related field with 1–2 years of PR experience. Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with MS Office and social media are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of PR or communications experience or relevant internship.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of PR campaigns and strategies.
• Monitor media coverage and compile regular press clipping reports.
• Maintain and update media contact lists and databases.
• Support the coordination of PR events, press conferences, and media briefings.
• Draft basic press materials, social media posts, and internal communications under supervision.
• Provide administrative support to the PR team, including scheduling and correspondence.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and motivated PR Coordinator to support their communications team in Kimberley . This role is essential for the smooth execution of public relations activities, including media monitoring, event coordination, and administrative support. You will assist in drafting press materials, maintaining media contact databases, and tracking campaign outcomes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, possesses excellent organizational skills, and is eager to learn and grow within the PR field, contributing to the success of communication initiatives from our Kimberley office.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of PR campaigns and strategies.
• Monitor media coverage and compile regular press clipping reports.
• Maintain and update media contact lists and databases.
• Support the coordination of PR events, press conferences, and media briefings.
• Draft basic press materials, social media posts, and internal communications under supervision.
• Provide administrative support to the PR team, including scheduling and correspondence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience or relevant internship in PR or communications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms.
• A keen interest in public relations and media landscape.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional PR setting.
• Comprehensive medical aid plan.
• Generous annual leave and public holidays.
• Supportive team environment and mentorship opportunities.