Media & Public Affairs Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Media and Public Affairs Coordinator to support media relations and communications for our client, an educational institution in Mahikeng, North West. The role emphasizes coordinating inquiries, drafting materials, and maintaining media contacts across platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong written and verbal communication, excellent organization, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in media relations, public affairs, or communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing media relations and public affairs strategies.
• Coordinate media inquiries and arrange interviews with institutional spokespersons.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories and other communications materials.
• Maintain and update media contact databases and monitor media coverage.
• Support planning and execution of public events and press conferences.
• Assist in managing the institution's social media presence and website content updates.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms

Website CMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Media and Public Affairs Coordinator to support media relations and communications for our client, an educational institution in Mahikeng, North West. The role emphasizes coordinating inquiries, drafting materials, and maintaining media contacts across platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong written and verbal communication, excellent organization, and the ability to