Cape Town PR Strategist — Media Relations & Campaigns

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous annual leave

Career advancement

Cape Town office culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Senior PR Specialist to develop and execute strategic public relations plans, enhancing the company’s brand reputation and media presence. You will work with internal stakeholders and external partners to craft compelling narratives and manage media communications.

If you are passionate about storytelling, adept at building relationships, this is an ideal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism or related field.
• At least 4 years of hands-on PR or corporate communications experience.
• Proven track record of securing media coverage and managing PR campaigns.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong knowledge of media relations, social media and digital communications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated PR campaigns across various media channels.
• Manage relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and industry influencers in Cape Town.
• Write and edit high-quality press releases, articles, speeches, and social media content.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze results, and report on campaign effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and implementing crisis communication plans as needed.
• Collaborate with marketing and other departments to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Writing & editing

Strategic communications

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Senior PR Specialist to develop and execute strategic public relations plans, enhancing the company’s brand reputation and media presence. You will work with internal stakeholders and external partners to craft compelling narratives and manage media communications.

If you are passionate about storytelling, adept at building relationships, this is an ideal opportunity.