Senior PR Leader - Remote, National Campaigns

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Fully remote position

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Our client seeks a highly experienced Senior Public Relations Manager to lead strategic PR initiatives from anywhere in South Africa. You will develop and implement broad campaigns, manage media relations, and shape national brand perception.

The role demands deep media landscape knowledge, exceptional storytelling, crisis management, and strong leadership to mentor junior staff. This is a remote, executive-level opportunity with a generous bonus potential and opportunities for international

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in public relations with strategic leadership.
• Extensive experience in national PR campaigns and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative, large-scale PR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead media relations, including proactive outreach, crisis management, and spokesperson training.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with national and international media contacts.
• Oversee creation and distribution of press materials with brand consistency.
• Analyze media coverage and campaign effectiveness to inform strategy.
• Mentor junior PR team members and foster collaboration.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Media relations

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Team mentoring

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Our client seeks a highly experienced Senior Public Relations Manager to lead strategic PR initiatives from anywhere in South Africa. You will develop and implement broad campaigns, manage media relations, and shape national brand perception.

The role demands deep media landscape knowledge, exceptional storytelling, crisis management, and strong leadership to mentor junior staff. This is a remote, executive-level opportunity with a generous bonus potential and opportunities for international