Media Liaison Officer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Liaison Officer to join our clients team. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on building media relationships, pitching stories, and shaping public perception.

You will write press materials, coordinate interviews, monitor coverage, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging. A BA in Communications or related field and at least five years' media experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media outreach strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media professionals.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and press materials.
• Pitch story ideas to relevant media outlets to secure positive coverage.
• Coordinate interviews and press briefings.
• Monitor media coverage and report on key developments and trends.

Skills

Media relations

Press release writing

Story pitching

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Media Liaison Officer to join their team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with media outlets, pitching stories, and ensuring positive public perception. You will play a critical role in communicating the organization's message to the public and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of media dynamics, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to secure media coverage. This role requires a self-starter who can manage their workload effectively in a remote setting and contribute to impactful communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media outreach strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and other media professionals.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other press materials.
• Pitch story ideas to relevant media outlets to secure positive coverage.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Monitor media coverage and report on key developments and trends.
• Coordinate interviews and press briefings.
• Assist in developing communication materials and content for various platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or journalism.
• Proven track record of securing media coverage in local and national outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media pitching and storytelling abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable organization.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Contribution to shaping public perception and brand awareness.
• Dynamic and engaging work environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration.