Public Relations Officer

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid benefits

Pension fund contribution

Generous annual leave

Opportunities for professional develop

Stable and supportive work environment

Access to institutional resources and

Potential for career growth within the

Access to institutional resources and

Job summary

Our client, a reputable educational institution in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a proactive Public Relations Officer to join the communications department. You will enhance the institution's public image, manage media relations, and support internal communications.

The role requires a degree in PR, Communications, or Journalism, at least three years of PR experience, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to coordinate events and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public relations or communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies.
• Write and edit press releases, newsletters, website content.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate requests.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain clippings files.
• Support events, open days, and campaigns.
• Maintain updated media and stakeholder contact lists.
• Assist internal communications initiatives.
• Support the organization’s social media presence.
• Ensure communications align with policies and brand guidelines.
• Research PR issues and trends.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing

Editing

Communications

Social media

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism

Tools

CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable educational institution, is seeking a proactive Public Relations Officer to join their communications department in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is essential for enhancing the institution's public image, managing media relations, and supporting internal communications. The ideal candidate will be an articulate and organized professional with strong writing abilities and a passion for public relations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a well-respected organization in East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of public relations strategies.
• Write and edit press releases, newsletters, website content, and other communication materials.
• Respond to media inquiries and facilitate media requests.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain media clippings files.
• Support the organization of events, open days, and public relations campaigns.
• Maintain updated contact lists of media and community stakeholders.
• Assist with internal communication initiatives.
• Support the management of the institution's social media presence.
• Ensure all communications align with institutional policies and brand guidelines.
• Undertake research on relevant public relations issues and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in managing media relations and securing press coverage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working within the education sector is a plus.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to East London, Eastern Cape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid benefits.
• Pension fund contribution.
• Generous annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A stable and supportive work environment.
• Access to institutional resources and facilities.
• Potential for career growth within the institution.