Media Relations / Communications Specialist

Cardilogix Talent Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardilogix Talent Specialists in Johannesburg seeks a Media Relations / Communications Specialist to shape how the world sees us and how our team connects from within. You will craft human-centered stories, respond calmly in crises, and build strong media relationships.

You will lead press materials, internal comms, and crisis playbooks, ensuring brand integrity and empathetic messaging across audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PR, corporate comms, journalism, or high-stakes media relations.
• Killer writing skills across press releases, memos, and pitches.
• Ability to produce a versatile, empathetic portfolio with crisis statements.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues or high-stress news cycles calmly.
• Existing relationships with editors, reporters and media professionals.
• People-first mindset focusing on how messaging lands with public and staff.

Responsibilities

• Write press releases, thought leadership pieces, media pitches, and leadership updates in a human, engaging voice.
• Pitch compelling stories to journalists and manage media inquiries with poise and speed.
• Lead internal communications with leadership to build trust and align the team.
• Own the crisis communication playbook and handle tough situations with clarity and accountability.
• Create polished media kits, briefs, and collateral while monitoring public sentiment and brand health.

Skills

Writing skills

Crisis communications

Media relations

Storytelling

Pitching to journalists

Internal communications

Networking with editors

Job description

Media Relations / Communications Specialist – Johannesburg.

We are looking for a sharp, empathetic, and fearless Media Relations and Communications Specialist to shape how the world sees us—and how our team connects from within.

You are a natural storyteller who treats writing like an art form. Whether you are drafting a calm, clear response in the middle of a crisis, pitching a bold feature to a top-tier journalist, or writing a note that makes employees feel truly heard, you know how to find the human heart of every story.

If you thrive on variety, protect our brand with fierce integrity, and believe great communication starts with empathy, you’ll fit right in.

What Youll Actually Do:

• Write with Purpose: Craft press releases, thought leadership pieces, media pitches, and leadership updates that actually sound like a human wrote them—engaging, clear, and punchy.
• Build Real Media Connections: Pitch compelling stories to journalists, nurture active relationships across the press, and handle media inquiries with poise and speed.
• Keep the Inside Informed: Partner with leadership to drive internal communications that build trust, celebrate wins, and keep our team aligned and inspired.
• Navigate the Storm: Lead our crisis communication playbook. When things get tough, you stay calm, protect our reputation, and help us speak with clarity and accountability.
• Shape the Narrative: Create polished media kits, briefs, and collateral while keeping a close pulse on public sentiment and brand wellness.

What Were Looking For:

• The Experience: 5+ years in PR, corporate comms, journalism, or high-stakes media relations.
• Killer Writing Skills
• A versatile, flawless portfolio. You can write a gripping pitch, an empathetic internal memo, and a crisis holding statement with equal grace.
• Under Pressure: You don’t rattle easily. You have experience managing sensitive issues or high-stress news cycles with a cool head.
• A Network to Lean On: Existing relationships with editors, reporters, and media professionals.
• People-First Mindset: You care about how messaging lands—both with the public and with the people who work here every day.