Hybrid Media Relations Lead - Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid working model

Port Elizabeth office

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a seasoned Media Relations Manager to lead media outreach and protect the company’s public profile. You will build journalist relationships, craft compelling angles, and secure positive coverage across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in media relations, excellent writing, and strong knowledge of the South African media landscape; a hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in media relations or PR.
• Proven success in securing positive media coverage.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the South African media landscape.
• Experience in crisis communication is desirable.
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools.
• Based in Port Elizabeth or able to commute.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies to achieve objectives.
• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key media contacts across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
• Proactively identify and pitch compelling story ideas to relevant media outlets.
• Craft high-quality press releases, media kits, and other communications materials.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews for company spokespersons.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze results, and provide regular reports on media sentiment and impact.
• Prepare spokespersons for media interactions and provide media training when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Manage media crises effectively, developing and executing rapid response plans.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communication

Crisis communication

Story pitching

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Public Relations

Tools

Media monitoring software

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a seasoned Media Relations Manager to lead media outreach and protect the company’s public profile. You will build journalist relationships, craft compelling angles, and secure positive coverage across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in media relations, excellent writing, and strong knowledge of the South African media landscape; a hybrid work model is offered.