Junior Public Relations Officer

Placements24; South Africa; Presencial; ZAR 56.000 - 78.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Internship stipend

Mentorship from experiencedProfession‑

Exposure to diverse PR campaigns

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Public Relations Officer for their Paarl, Western Cape team. The role offers hands-on exposure to media outreach, press materials, and monitoring coverage as part of a supportive environment.

You will work with the senior PR team, assist with events, social media content, and research industry trends while developing essential comms skills and building a professional network in the Western Cape.

Qualificações

• Degree or diploma in PR, communications, journalism or marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of media relations principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in drafting press releases, advisories, and PR materials.
• Support media outreach by identifying contacts and pitching stories.
• Monitor media channels for mentions and industry news.
• Help organize PR events and press conferences.
• Maintain and update media contact lists and databases.
• Research industry trends and competitor PR activity.
• Provide administrative support to the PR department.
• Assist with social media content creation and scheduling.
• Learn and apply best practices in public relations and communications.

Conhecimentos

Media relations basics

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Social media familiarity

Eagerness to learn

Formação

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client is excited to offer a Junior Public Relations Officer position within their dynamic communications team, based in the picturesque town of **Paarl, Western Cape**. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to kickstart their career in public relations. The Junior PR Officer will work closely with the senior PR team, providing support in executing media outreach, drafting communications materials, and monitoring media coverage. The successful candidate will gain invaluable hands-on experience in a supportive environment, contributing to the public image of our client within the **Paarl** community and the broader **Western Cape**. We seek a motivated individual eager to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Support media outreach efforts by identifying relevant contacts and pitching stories.
• Monitor media channels for company mentions and industry news.
• Help organize and manage PR events and press conferences.
• Maintain and update media contact lists and databases.
• Conduct research on industry trends and competitor PR activities.
• Provide administrative support to the PR department.
• Assist with social media content creation and scheduling.
• Learn and apply best practices in public relations and communications.

Requirements

• A relevant degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of media relations principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in PR and communications.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Must be based in or able to commute to **Paarl, Western Cape**.

Benefits

• An internship stipend or entry-level salary.
• Valuable on-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to diverse PR campaigns and initiatives in **Paarl**.
• Opportunity to build a professional network within the **Western Cape**.
• Supportive and encouraging team atmosphere.
• Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.
• Learning and development resources provided.