Junior PR Coordinator — Bloemfontein | Mentorship & Benefits

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

Mentorship and training

Exposure to PR campaigns

Career advancement prospects

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to support the PR team in delivering communication strategies. You will monitor media, craft content, coordinate events and manage administrative tasks to uphold the company's image.

This entry-level role offers hands-on PR experience in a dynamic media environment within Bloemfontein, with opportunities to learn and grow in public relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in public relations or related field; internships considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of PR campaigns and strategies.
• Monitor media coverage and compile reports.
• Create press releases, social posts, and other materials.
• Coordinate logistics for press conferences, events, and briefings.
• Maintain and update media contact databases.
• Support PR agency relationships and deliverables.
• Assist with website content updates and social media management.
• Provide administrative support to the PR team.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Multitasking under pressure

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to support the PR team in delivering communication strategies. You will monitor media, craft content, coordinate events and manage administrative tasks to uphold the company's image.

This entry-level role offers hands-on PR experience in a dynamic media environment within Bloemfontein, with opportunities to learn and grow in public relations.