Senior PR Lead – Media Relations & Strategy

Placements24; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Career growth

Paid holidays

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Public Relations Officer to lead external communications, shape the company image, manage media relations, and drive impactful campaigns. The role demands strategic planning, handling media inquiries, and building strong relationships with journalists and influencers.

The successful candidate will coordinate with marketing to ensure unified messaging, stay ahead of industry trends, and contribute to a fast-paced,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of proven experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably within the media industry.
• Demonstrated success in media relations, campaign management, and securing positive coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of media law and ethical communication standards.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proactive and strategic approach to public relations.
• Must be based in or able to commute reliably to Randburg, Gauteng.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute strategic public relations plans to enhance company visibility and reputation.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media representatives, journalists, and influencers.
• Craft press releases, media kits, and other communication materials.
• Manage media inquiries and respond promptly and professionally.
• Oversee social media content strategy and online reputation management.
• Organize and manage press conferences, media events, and stakeholder briefings.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze performance metrics, and provide reports.
• Advise senior management on PR strategy and potential communication challenges.
• Collaborate with marketing and other departments to ensure unified messaging.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in public relations.

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Public Relations Officer to lead external communications, shape the company image, manage media relations, and drive impactful campaigns. The role demands strategic planning, handling media inquiries, and building strong relationships with journalists and influencers.

The successful candidate will coordinate with marketing to ensure unified messaging, stay ahead of industry trends, and contribute to a fast-paced,