On-Site Media Relations Specialist - Queenstown

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

On-site role in Queenstown

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Media Relations Specialist to join our client on-site in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will develop and execute strategies to secure positive media coverage, craft compelling materials, and manage inquiries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications and 3–5 years of media relations experience, with a proven track record in securing placements across outlets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 3–5 years of media relations or PR experience.
• Proven success securing media coverage in various outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with storytelling and pitching abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with media professionals.
• On-site work in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies.
• Build relationships with journalists, editors, and producers.
• Write and distribute press releases, media pitches, and background materials.
• Identify opportunities for media coverage and respond to inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze results, and report impact.
• Assist in crisis communications.
• Coordinate with internal teams for consistent messaging.
• Prepare spokespeople for media interviews.
• Organize press events and media briefings.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Pitching

Relationship building

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations / Communications

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Media Relations Specialist to join our client on-site in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will develop and execute strategies to secure positive media coverage, craft compelling materials, and manage inquiries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications and 3–5 years of media relations experience, with a proven track record in securing placements across outlets.