Senior Media Relations Strategist — Hybrid

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading organization, is seeking a Senior Media Relations Specialist to join its communications team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This hybrid role balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, empowering you to drive proactive outreach and protect the company's public image.

You will develop media strategies, build journalist relationships, craft press releases, field inquiries, monitor coverage, and guide crisis responses in coordination with senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in media relations, PR, or journalism.
• Proven success securing media placements in national/local outlets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with strong pitching.
• Established relationships with journalists and media professionals.
• Experience in crisis communications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive media relations strategies for positive coverage.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts.
• Craft press releases, pitches, and background materials.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews with spokespeople.
• Monitor coverage and industry trends; provide analysis and reports.
• Assist in crisis communication planning and response strategies.
• Support press conferences and media events.
• Provide media training and guidance to spokespersons.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging.
• Identify emerging media opportunities and trends.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Crisis communications

Journalist relationships

Press pitching

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications / PR / Journalism

Tools

PR software

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading organization, is seeking a Senior Media Relations Specialist to join its communications team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This hybrid role balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, empowering you to drive proactive outreach and protect the company's public image.

You will develop media strategies, build journalist relationships, craft press releases, field inquiries, monitor coverage, and guide crisis responses in coordination with senior