Cape Town Media Relations Leader

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Cape Town office

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Head of Media Relations to lead public affairs and media outreach. You will shape the organization’s narrative, manage sensitive issues, and foster media relationships across national and international landscapes.

The role requires exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and a track record of driving impactful communication campaigns from a Cape Town base.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or related field.
• 10+ years in media relations or PR management, including senior roles.
• Proven media strategy experience for large orgs, preferably tourism/hospitality.
• Strong understanding of SA media landscape, especially Cape Town.
• Crisis communications skills; leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Direct all media relations activities aligned with corporate strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and producers.
• Lead proactive media outreach to secure coverage across channels.
• Manage crisis communications as spokesperson and provide strategic guidance.
• Craft press materials and speeches for executives.
• Monitor media coverage and advise on risks.
• Organize press conferences and media briefings.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, and executives for consistent messaging.
• Lead and mentor the media relations team.
• Advise senior management on media risks.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Communications

Media Relations

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Public Speaking

Media Training

English

Afrikaans

Education

Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Head of Media Relations to lead public affairs and media outreach. You will shape the organization’s narrative, manage sensitive issues, and foster media relationships across national and international landscapes.

The role requires exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and a track record of driving impactful communication campaigns from a Cape Town base.