Media Relations Lead - Press & Public Affairs

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous leave days

Workshops & events

Provident fund

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Media Relations Officer to manage the company’s public image and interactions with media in the Tembisa area of Gauteng. You will identify communication opportunities, respond to inquiries, and craft engaging content aligned with strategic objectives.

You will build relationships with journalists and bloggers, draft press releases, monitor coverage, and coordinate spokespeople for interviews and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on media relations or journalism experience.
• Proven success in securing media placements and managing media interactions.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with South African media landscape and publications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for media inquiries with prompt, accurate responses.
• Develop and maintain a media contact database and relationships with journalists and bloggers.
• Draft and pitch stories and press releases to outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze trends and sentiment.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/PR/Communications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Media Relations Officer to manage the company’s public image and interactions with media in the Tembisa area of Gauteng. You will identify communication opportunities, respond to inquiries, and craft engaging content aligned with strategic objectives.

You will build relationships with journalists and bloggers, draft press releases, monitor coverage, and coordinate spokespeople for interviews and events.