Regional Development Media Liaison – Remote

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Meaningful regional projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Liaison Officer to champion communications for regional development projects in Queenstown, SA. You will build strong relationships with regional media, draft impactful materials, and coordinate with project teams to articulate growth narratives.

The role offers remote work flexibility, opportunities to shape public narrative in the Eastern Cape and South Africa, and room for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3–5 years in media relations or PR, preferably with development/community projects.
• Ability to build and maintain media relationships.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling.
• Strong knowledge of the Eastern Cape media landscape.
• Proficient with social media and digital communication tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies to support regional development projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries related to development initiatives in Queenstown.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media producers across the Eastern Cape.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, success stories, and other PR materials.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment regarding regional development projects.
• Organize media briefings, site visits, and press conferences as needed.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather information and ensure accurate communication.
• Assist in managing crisis communications related to development projects.
• Contribute to social media content and online engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on media engagement opportunities and challenges.

Skills

Media relations

Writing & storytelling

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Remote work management

Editorial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications / PR / Journalism

Tools

Social media tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Liaison Officer to champion communications for regional development projects in Queenstown, SA. You will build strong relationships with regional media, draft impactful materials, and coordinate with project teams to articulate growth narratives.

The role offers remote work flexibility, opportunities to shape public narrative in the Eastern Cape and South Africa, and room for professional growth within a dynamic team.