Media Relations Coordinator

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellness programs

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized Media Relations Coordinator to support their communications initiatives in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on managing media inquiries, coordinating press activities, and maintaining positive relationships with journalists and media outlets.

You will assist in developing media strategies, monitor coverage, and prepare spokespeople for interviews, contributing to the organization’s public profile and narrative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in media relations or PR.
• Strong understanding of media operations and journalist relations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail for Welkom role.

Responsibilities

• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Develop and execute media outreach strategies.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other press materials.
• Monitor media coverage and compile reports.
• Coordinate logistics for press events and interviews.
• Maintain and update media contact database.

Skills

Media relations

Writing skills

Media monitoring tools

Organizational skills

Journalist relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Media monitoring software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and proactive Media Relations Coordinator to support their communications initiatives in Welkom . This role is essential for managing media inquiries, coordinating press activities, and maintaining positive relationships with journalists and media outlets. You will assist in the development of media strategies, monitor media coverage, and help prepare spokespeople for interviews. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about the media landscape to contribute to a growing organization in the Free State province, enhancing its public profile and narrative.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Assist in developing and executing media outreach strategies.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other press materials.
• Monitor media coverage across various platforms and compile reports.
• Coordinate logistics for press conferences, media briefings, and interviews.
• Maintain and update the media contact database.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of media operations and journalist relations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using media monitoring tools.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial for this role in Welkom .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Collaborative team environment focused on impactful communication.