Content & PR Lead — Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid plan

Retirement annuity contributions

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible hybrid working model in Pret*

Generous annual leave

Company-provided mobile and laptop

Regular team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a versatile Content and PR Manager to lead content creation and public relations initiatives in Gauteng. The role supports a hybrid work model with responsibilities spanning content development, media relations, and strategic storytelling.

The ideal candidate has a passion for storytelling, 5+ years in content creation and PR, and strong skills in social media management and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in content creation, copywriting and public relations.
• Proven ability to develop engaging content for digital and traditional media.
• Strong media relations with track record of securing positive coverage.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools.
• Experience with PR campaigns and event management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated content and PR strategies to enhance brand awareness and reputation.
• Create high-quality, engaging content for websites, social media, blogs, and press releases.
• Manage media relations, including pitching stories and building journalist relationships.
• Oversee the company’s social media presence, ensuring consistent brand voice and engagement.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations.
• Plan and execute PR campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal teams to align content and PR efforts.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of content and PR initiatives.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

Public relations

Media relations

Social media management

Analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/English

Tools

PR tools

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a versatile Content and PR Manager to lead content creation and public relations initiatives in Gauteng. The role supports a hybrid work model with responsibilities spanning content development, media relations, and strategic storytelling.

The ideal candidate has a passion for storytelling, 5+ years in content creation and PR, and strong skills in social media management and analytics.