Media Relations Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Media Relations Manager to lead media outreach, shape the public narrative, and safeguard the organization’s reputation. You will develop media strategies, pitch stories, and coordinate responses with senior management.

This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, offering opportunities to build a national media network and guide crisis communications, with a focus on strategic storytelling and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Significant experience in media relations in corporate or agency settings.
• Proven track record of securing positive media coverage and managing media crises.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.
• Extensive network of media contacts.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with journalists, editors, and producers.
• Proactively pitch compelling stories and thought leadership opportunities to relevant media outlets.
• Respond promptly and professionally to media inquiries, acting as a key spokesperson when required.
• Prepare press kits, media advisories, and other communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze trends, and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Manage crisis communication situations and develop appropriate response strategies.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Story pitching

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Media Relations Manager to oversee their media outreach efforts from their office in Vereeniging . This role is central to building and maintaining positive relationships with media outlets, securing positive press coverage, and managing the organization's public image. You will be responsible for developing media strategies, pitching stories, responding to journalist inquiries, and crisis communications. This hybrid position offers the ideal blend of in-office team collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with journalists, editors, and producers.
• Proactively pitch compelling stories and thought leadership opportunities to relevant media outlets.
• Respond promptly and professionally to media inquiries, acting as a key spokesperson when required.
• Prepare press kits, media advisories, and other communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze trends, and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Manage crisis communication situations and develop appropriate response strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Significant experience in media relations, preferably within a corporate or agency setting.
• Proven track record of securing positive media coverage and managing media crises.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.
• Extensive network of media contacts.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Generous vacation and holiday leave.