Remote Media Relations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Medical aid coverage

Professional development opportunities

Performance reviews

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Media Liaison Officer for a fully remote role in New Zealand. You will manage media relationships, craft releases, and coordinate briefings to support provincial tourism and economic development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in media relations, excellent writing and communications skills, and the ability to work independently from home. Government communications knowledge is a plus for shaping public narratives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in media relations or journalism.
• Proven success in securing media coverage and managing media relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with concise messaging.
• Strong understanding of traditional and digital media.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of government communication protocols is a plus.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for media inquiries and requests.
• Develop and distribute press releases, advisories, and statements.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and producers.
• Monitor media coverage and report sentiment and issues.
• Organize media briefings, interviews, and press conferences.
• Assist in developing communication strategies to support agency objectives.
• Manage crisis communication responses as directed.
• Prepare spokespersons for media engagements.
• Maintain an up-to-date media contact database.
• Ensure communications are accurate, timely and aligned with policies.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Journalism

Crisis communications

Written communication

Verbal communication

Media monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journaling/Public Relations

Related field

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a proactive Media Liaison Officer for a fully remote role in New Zealand. You will manage media relationships, craft releases, and coordinate briefings to support provincial tourism and economic development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in media relations, excellent writing and communications skills, and the ability to work independently from home. Government communications knowledge is a plus for shaping public narratives.