Junior Communications & Media PR Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangements

Mentorship and development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a diligent Communications Officer to join the media and PR team. The role focuses on drafting content, liaising with media contacts, and supporting PR initiatives in a dynamic, office-based setting with occasional remote work.

Ideal for an early-career professional with strong writing skills and a passion for public relations, offering opportunities to grow within the PR and media sector with mentorship and development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or journalism.
• 0–3 years of experience in communications or PR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with Bloemfontein media landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans.
• Draft and edit press releases, advisories, internal comms and social media content.
• Manage media lists and assist media outreach.
• Monitor media coverage and compile reports.
• Respond to routine media inquiries and escalate complex ones.
• Coordinate PR events, press conferences and briefings.
• Maintain the media relations database.
• Collaborate with marketing on content creation and distribution.
• Assist in managing social media channels.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a diligent Communications Officer to join the media and PR team. The role focuses on drafting content, liaising with media contacts, and supporting PR initiatives in a dynamic, office-based setting with occasional remote work.

Ideal for an early-career professional with strong writing skills and a passion for public relations, offering opportunities to grow within the PR and media sector with mentorship and development support.