Communications & PR Specialist for Local Outreach

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape invites a Communications Officer to support our client's communication strategy and public image. You will craft content, manage channels, and assist with press materials.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in Communications or PR, strong writing, social media skills, and the ability to collaborate with the team on events and marketing collateral.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in communications or public relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and content creation.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with basic graphic design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing communication plans.
• Draft and edit internal and external communications, newsletters and social posts.
• Support media relations by responding to inquiries and press materials.
• Maintain the organization's website and social media profiles.
• Coordinate communication-related events and activities.
• Monitor media coverage and gather relevant information.
• Ensure consistency of brand messaging across platforms.
• Provide administrative support to the communications department.
• Contribute to creation of marketing and PR collateral.

Skills

Communication

Social media

Content creation

Organizational skills

Graphic design basics

Team player

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications / PR / Journalism

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape invites a Communications Officer to support our client's communication strategy and public image. You will craft content, manage channels, and assist with press materials.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in Communications or PR, strong writing, social media skills, and the ability to collaborate with the team on events and marketing collateral.