Public Relations Specialist - Media Relations

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Public Relations Specialist to manage media relations and communications strategy from a remote setting in New Zealand.

You will develop press releases, talking points, and media pitches, build journalist relationships, monitor coverage, and report on campaign effectiveness. The role offers fully remote work with flexible hours, a competitive salary, and a benefits package including health insurance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Portfolio of media placements.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of media relations, press release writing, and crisis communication.
• Ability to network and build relationships with media contacts.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key influencers.
• Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage across various channels.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews for company spokespersons.
• Monitor media coverage and report on PR campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Media relations

Press release writing

Crisis communication

Relationship building

Pitching stories

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and skilled Public Relations Specialist to manage their media relations and communications strategy, operating remotely. This role is key to building and maintaining a positive public image for the company by developing compelling narratives, securing media coverage, and managing external communications. You will work closely with the marketing and leadership teams to craft press releases, talking points, and media pitches. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of media landscapes, excellent writing skills, and a proven ability to cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers, all from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key influencers.
• Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage across various channels.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews for company spokespersons.
• Monitor media coverage and report on PR campaign effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Public Relations Specialist or similar role, with a portfolio of media placements.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of media relations, press release writing, and crisis communication.
• Ability to network and build relationships with media contacts.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development budget for conferences and training.
• A collaborative and supportive remote work culture.