Content Creator and PR Assistant

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work with flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Access to online courses

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Content Creator and PR Assistant to join the communications team. This fully remote role enables you to contribute engaging content for social media, blogs, website, and marketing materials while supporting PR initiatives from anywhere.

You will produce written and visual content, draft press releases, manage social channels, research industry trends, and provide admin support for media campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field.
• Proven experience in content creation (writing, basic graphic design, video editing).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent grammar and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a remote setting.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling written and visual content for social media, blogs, website, and marketing materials.
• Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and other PR communications.
• Support the management of social media channels, including scheduling posts and monitoring engagement.
• Conduct research on industry trends and potential media opportunities.
• Provide administrative support for PR campaigns and media events, including scheduling and logistics.
• Help maintain media contact lists and track media coverage.

Skills

Content creation

Writing

Verbal communication

Social media management

Organization

Graphic design basics

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field

Tools

Social media platforms

Content management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an imaginative and detail-oriented Content Creator and PR Assistant to join their communications team. This role is fully remote , enabling you to contribute creative content and support PR initiatives from anywhere. You will be instrumental in producing engaging written and visual content for various platforms, as well as providing administrative and logistical support for public relations activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a budding communicator with a passion for storytelling and a knack for organization, eager to gain diverse experience in content creation and media relations within a supportive, virtual environment, helping to amplify our client's message.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling written and visual content for social media, blogs, website, and marketing materials.
• Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and other PR communications.
• Support the management of social media channels, including scheduling posts and monitoring engagement.
• Conduct research on industry trends and potential media opportunities.
• Provide administrative support for PR campaigns and media events, including scheduling and logistics.
• Help maintain media contact lists and track media coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Proven experience in content creation (writing, basic graphic design, video editing).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent grammar and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a remote setting.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and contribute.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for skill development.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to online courses and resources for professional growth.
• A dynamic and collaborative virtual team culture.