Media Relations Lead: Press, Campaigns & Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Development opportunities in Klerksdor

Team environment and career growth

Exposure to media campaigns

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a proactive Media Relations Officer to join our Media & PR team. This role focuses on building strong relationships with journalists and media outlets to ensure accurate coverage of the company.

You will craft press materials, pitch stories, monitor coverage, and act as a key liaison between the organization and the media landscape, thriving in a dynamic environment while delivering timely communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism or related field.
• Proven experience in a media relations role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a media contacts database.
• Write and distribute press releases and media kits.
• Pitch story ideas to journalists and seek opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage and report trends and sentiment.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Plan and execute press conferences and media events.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing skills

Verbal communication

Networking abilities

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Media monitoring software

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a proactive Media Relations Officer to join our Media & PR team. This role focuses on building strong relationships with journalists and media outlets to ensure accurate coverage of the company.

You will craft press materials, pitch stories, monitor coverage, and act as a key liaison between the organization and the media landscape, thriving in a dynamic environment while delivering timely communications.