Media Relations Coordinator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Health and wellness benefits

Hands-on PR experience

Supportive team culture

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a proactive Media Relations Coordinator to support our PR team in building relationships with media, pitching stories, and coordinating press activities.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with strong writing and organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for public relations. You will identify journalists, coordinate media events, prepare press kits, and track coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR or Journalism.
• 1–2 years of experience in media relations, PR or journalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the PR team in daily media relations activities.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with journalists, bloggers, and media influencers.
• Pitch story ideas to media outlets to secure coverage.
• Track and report on media mentions and campaign impact.
• Assist in preparing press kits, media briefings, and talking points.
• Coordinate logistics for media events, interviews, and press conferences.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Journalism

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Media monitoring tools

PR outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Public Relations

Journalism

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR outreach tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Media Relations Coordinator to join their team in Klerksdorp . This role is crucial for building and maintaining relationships with media professionals, facilitating press coverage, and supporting the overall communications strategy. You will be responsible for identifying media opportunities, pitching stories, and ensuring timely dissemination of information. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for public relations, eager to contribute to the positive public image of our client within a dedicated team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the PR team in managing daily media relations activities.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with relevant journalists, bloggers, and media influencers.
• Pitch story ideas and news angles to media outlets to secure positive coverage.
• Track and report on media mentions and the impact of PR campaigns.
• Assist in the preparation of press kits, media briefings, and spokespersons' talking points.
• Coordinate logistics for media events, interviews, and press conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in media relations, PR, or journalism.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and news cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using media monitoring and PR outreach tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, essential for effective coordination.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with potential for growth.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for hands‑on experience in a dynamic PR environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on professional development.
• Exposure to a variety of communication challenges and projects.