Media Relations Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development funding

Career advancement opportunities

Impactful media campaigns

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a seasoned Media Relations Manager to lead proactive media outreach, manage crisis communications, and strengthen the company’s public profile. You will build relationships with journalists and coordinate strategic press materials across Gauteng.

The role offers a hybrid work model, a competitive salary, professional development funding, and the opportunity to drive high-impact media campaigns for a fast-paced organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with journalists and securing positive media coverage.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to achieve organizational communication objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with media representatives, responding to inquiries and facilitating interviews.
• Craft compelling press releases, media kits, speeches, and other communication materials.
• Proactively pitch stories and identify opportunities for positive media coverage in relevant outlets.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze results, and report on the effectiveness of media relations efforts.
• Develop and implement crisis communication strategies to manage potential reputational risks.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Journalist relationships

Press writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Media Relations Manager to join their dynamic communications team in Benoni . This role is pivotal in cultivating and managing relationships with media outlets, driving positive press coverage, and enhancing the company's public profile across Gauteng . You will lead proactive media outreach, manage crisis communications, and ensure consistent brand messaging. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape public perception and influence media narratives within a fast-paced and collaborative setting, working with a company dedicated to clear and impactful external communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to achieve organizational communication objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with media representatives, responding to inquiries and facilitating interviews.
• Craft compelling press releases, media kits, speeches, and other communication materials.
• Proactively pitch stories and identify opportunities for positive media coverage in relevant outlets.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze results, and report on the effectiveness of media relations efforts.
• Develop and implement crisis communication strategies to manage potential reputational risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with journalists and securing positive media coverage.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility for employees based in or near Benoni .
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Professional development funding and opportunities for advanced training.
• Chance to lead high-impact media campaigns for a respected organization.