Remote PR Pro: Elevate Brand & Media

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

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.