Media & Communications Specialist

Placements24; Upington; In loco; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Supportive team

Diverse projects

Paid vacation & sick leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Media and Communications Officer to develop and execute communication strategies, manage media interactions, and enhance brand visibility. The role involves drafting press materials, monitoring media coverage, and coordinating social media content and events.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field, 1–3 years in media relations or PR, strong writing skills, and proficiency with social media tools

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years in media relations, communications, or a public relations role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and managing content.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and techniques.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.
• Knowledge of the Northern Cape media environment is an advantage.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Mansioni

• Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies for the organization.
• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and compile regular reports on relevant news and trends.
• Manage the organization's social media accounts, creating engaging content and interacting with followers.
• Support media relations efforts by responding to inquiries and facilitating interview requests.
• Assist in the planning and execution of media events and public relations activities.
• Maintain media contact lists and databases.
• Conduct research on industry trends and competitor communications.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
• Provide administrative support to the communications and PR team.

Conoscenze

Strong writing

Media relations

Social media management

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Research

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Strumenti

Media monitoring tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Media and Communications Officer to develop and execute communication strategies, manage media interactions, and enhance brand visibility. The role involves drafting press materials, monitoring media coverage, and coordinating social media content and events.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field, 1–3 years in media relations or PR, strong writing skills, and proficiency with social media tools