Arts & Entertainment PR Lead — Media Relations Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join our Centurion-based team in Gauteng. You will manage media inquiries, craft compelling press materials, and build strong relationships with journalists and influencers to shape public narratives in the arts and entertainment sector.

The role focuses on strategic media outreach, monitoring coverage, and handling crisis communication while contributing to a collaborative, creative work environment in Centurion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with media professionals.
• Experience in developing media strategies and executing successful campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, bloggers, and influencers.
• Manage incoming media requests, coordinate interviews, and prepare spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and report on key outcomes and trends.
• Crisis communication management and proactive reputation building.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Communications

Storytelling

Relationship building

Campaign development

Media monitoring tools

PR databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join our Centurion-based team in Gauteng. You will manage media inquiries, craft compelling press materials, and build strong relationships with journalists and influencers to shape public narratives in the arts and entertainment sector.

The role focuses on strategic media outreach, monitoring coverage, and handling crisis communication while contributing to a collaborative, creative work environment in Centurion.