Media Liaison & Content Creator (Remote, PE)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Project-based rate

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Media Liaison and Content Creator for a contract role in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will develop media relations, craft compelling content, and manage social channels to support strategic campaigns.

The role requires storytelling flair, strong writing, and the ability to deliver across platforms, with flexibility for remote work and project-based engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in media relations or PR.
• Proven ability to write for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Experience with social media management tools.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch story ideas to media outlets.
• Write and edit press releases, advisories, fact sheets and PR materials.
• Build and maintain a media contacts database.
• Respond promptly to media inquiries.
• Create content for social media, websites, blogs and newsletters.
• Produce short-form video content and basic design assets.
• Assist in organising media events and press conferences.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with marketing to align content with brand strategy.
• Conduct research for content development and pitches.
• Manage social accounts, schedule posts and respond to comments.
• Ensure content follows brand guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Storytelling

Press writing

Social media

CMS familiarity

Video editing

Graphic design

Relationship building

Content management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

CMS

Media monitoring tools

Social media tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Media Liaison and Content Creator for a contract role in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will develop media relations, craft compelling content, and manage social channels to support strategic campaigns.

The role requires storytelling flair, strong writing, and the ability to deliver across platforms, with flexibility for remote work and project-based engagement.