Environmental PR Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (ZAR)

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Impactful conservation work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for a Limpopo-based environmental NGO. The role blends hybrid work with on-site responsibilities in Polokwane and surrounding areas, focusing on strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

You will develop PR strategies, write press materials, manage media inquiries, coordinate events, and ensure messaging consistency across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in public relations or communications, preferably non-profit or environmental sector.
• Proven media relations with positive media coverage.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong social media and digital communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR strategies to boost visibility and reputation.
• Write and edit press releases, advisories, speeches, and materials.
• Build relationships with local, regional, national media.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews.
• Organize press conferences and media events.
• Create content for website, social media, and newsletters.
• Monitor media coverage and measure effectiveness.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure message consistency.
• Assist crisis communication planning and response.
• Engage community stakeholders to foster positive relationships.

Skills

Excellent writing

Media relations

Social media strategy

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for a Limpopo-based environmental NGO. The role blends hybrid work with on-site responsibilities in Polokwane and surrounding areas, focusing on strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

You will develop PR strategies, write press materials, manage media inquiries, coordinate events, and ensure messaging consistency across programs.