PR and Media Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Career growth

Diverse PR projects

Supportive team

Annual incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape is seeking a versatile PR and Media Specialist to drive the company’s public image, media relations, and communications outputs.

You will craft press materials, coordinate media activities, monitor trends, and support internal communications while building strong relationships with local and regional media.

The role requires a proactive communicator with solid PR principles, excellent writing, and the ability to manage campaigns from concept to execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a PR or communications role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain media relationships.
• Experience with social media management and digital PR tactics.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies and campaigns.
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, articles, and speeches.
• Manage relationships with media contacts and respond to press inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends.
• Assist in organizing media events, press conferences, and interviews.
• Manage and update company's social media presence.
• Support internal communications initiatives.
• Provide analysis and reports on PR campaign effectiveness.
• Contribute to crisis communication planning and execution.
• Maintain media databases and contact lists.

Skills

PR writing

Media relations

Social media

Editing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an emerging force in the Media & PR industry, is actively recruiting a versatile PR and Media Specialist to join their team in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**. This role is critical in managing the company's public image, media relations, and communication outputs. You will be responsible for crafting press materials, coordinating media activities, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of PR principles and media engagement strategies, coupled with excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic company in the heart of the **Eastern Cape**. Working in **Queenstown**, you will be instrumental in shaping our client's public narrative and building strong relationships with local and regional media. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about public relations and eager to make an impact. Your dedication will be key to enhancing our client's reputation and reach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies and campaigns.
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, articles, and speeches.
• Manage relationships with media contacts and respond to press inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends.
• Assist in organizing media events, press conferences, and interviews.
• Manage and update company's social media presence.
• Support internal communications initiatives.
• Provide analysis and reports on PR campaign effectiveness.
• Contribute to crisis communication planning and execution.
• Maintain media databases and contact lists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a PR or communications role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain media relationships.
• Experience with social media management and digital PR tactics.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the South African media landscape is advantageous.
• Must be resident in or willing to relocate to **Queenstown**, **Eastern Cape**.
• A proactive and resourceful attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical aid contributions.
• Pension fund participation.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Exposure to diverse PR projects.
• Supportive team environment.
• Annual performance-based incentives.