Hybrid Media Relations Strategist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybride; ZAR 420 000 - 650 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West seeks an experienced Media Relations Specialist to cultivate relationships with media, journalists and influencers and to secure positive coverage. Hybrid role balancing in-office collaboration in Klerksdorp with remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has a 4+ year track record in media relations, strong writing and interview coordination skills, and a proactive approach to reputation management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PR, communications, journalism or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in media relations, PR or journalism.
• Proven ability to secure media coverage and manage relationships.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills with persuasive storytelling.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement media relations plans to boost visibility and reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Craft press releases, advisories, fact sheets and bios.
• Pitch stories and secure coverage across platforms (print, online, broadcast).
• Manage inquiries and coordinate interviews with spokespeople.
• Monitor coverage, analyze trends, and report sentiment and impact.
• Maintain an up-to-date media contact database.
• Prepare spokespeople for media engagements through coaching.
• Assist crisis communication development and execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams for consistent messaging.

Connaissances

Media relations

Press materials

Media monitoring

Crisis communication

Stakeholder engagement

Interview coordination

Story pitching

Formation

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Journalism

Description du poste

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West seeks an experienced Media Relations Specialist to cultivate relationships with media, journalists and influencers and to secure positive coverage. Hybrid role balancing in-office collaboration in Klerksdorp with remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has a 4+ year track record in media relations, strong writing and interview coordination skills, and a proactive approach to reputation management.