Media Relations Specialist

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join its communications team based in Randburg. You will build strong relationships with media, craft press materials, pitch stories, and monitor media trends to shape the company's public narrative.

Collaborating with senior management on strategic initiatives, you will drive coverage and enhance brand visibility across markets while maintaining timely and professional communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
• Demonstrated success in securing positive media placements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong pitching abilities.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies to enhance brand awareness.
• Write and distribute engaging press releases, media advisories, and fact sheets.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and producers.
• Proactively pitch compelling story ideas to media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze sentiment, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Media relations

Press pitching

Communication

Story pitching

Media monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join their dynamic communications team based in Randburg . This role is central to building and maintaining positive relationships with the media, securing favorable coverage, and managing the company's public narrative. You will be responsible for crafting compelling press materials, pitching stories to journalists, and monitoring media trends. The ideal candidate is a sharp communicator with a keen understanding of the media landscape and a proven ability to generate impactful results, contributing significantly to the company's reputation and brand visibility within the market and beyond, working closely with senior management on strategic communication initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies to enhance brand awareness.
• Write and distribute engaging press releases, media advisories, and fact sheets.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and producers.
• Proactively pitch compelling story ideas to media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze sentiment, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
• Demonstrated success in securing positive media placements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong pitching abilities.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and databases.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively in Randburg .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the media sector .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development support.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.