Hybrid Media Relations Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybride; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Exposure to diverse PR and media proj.

Training and professional development

Supportive team atmosphere

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support the communications team in Richards Bay. You will help manage media lists, coordinate interview requests, track coverage, and assist with PR events.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, with 1–2 years in an admin or media relations role and strong communication skills. This hybrid role offers growth within KwaZulu-Natal’s vibrant business community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or related certification in communications or PR.
• 1–2 years of experience in administrative, communications or media relations support.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and media monitoring tools.

Responsabilités

• Assist in developing and maintaining media contact databases and outreach lists.
• Schedule and coordinate media interviews and press briefings for spokespersons.
• Monitor media channels for relevant news and compile daily/weekly clips.
• Support PR campaigns and media events under senior staff guidance.
• Draft media alerts and simple press releases.
• Provide administrative support to the public relations team, including scheduling meetings and calendars.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring tools

Formation

Associate degree or relevant certification in Communications/PR/Journalism

Outils

Media monitoring tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support the communications team in Richards Bay. You will help manage media lists, coordinate interview requests, track coverage, and assist with PR events.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, with 1–2 years in an admin or media relations role and strong communication skills. This hybrid role offers growth within KwaZulu-Natal’s vibrant business community.