Media Relations Officer

Placements24; Kempton Park; In loco; ZAR 420.000 - 660.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual bonus

Generous leave days

Workshops & events

Provident fund

Medical aid

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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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Media relations

Writing

Interpersonal communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/PR/Communications

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Media Relations Officer to manage their public image and media interactions in Tembisa. This role is critical for building and maintaining positive relationships with the press, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of company information, and enhancing brand visibility. You will be responsible for identifying communication opportunities, responding to media inquiries, and developing engaging content that aligns with our client's strategic objectives. This position offers a fantastic chance to be at the forefront of communication efforts for a growing organization, contributing directly to its success and public perception within the vibrant Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries, providing prompt and accurate responses.
• Develop and maintain a media contact database, actively nurturing relationships with journalists and bloggers.
• Draft and pitch compelling stories and press releases to relevant media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage across various channels, analyzing trends and reporting on sentiment.
• Coordinate interviews and provide spokespeople with necessary briefing materials.
• Support the planning and execution of media events and press conferences in the Tembisa area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in media relations or journalism.
• Demonstrated success in securing media placements and managing media interactions.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with South African media landscape and key publications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic Media & PR setting.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary package with potential for annual bonuses.
• Generous leave days and company holidays.
• Opportunities for skill enhancement through workshops and industry events.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Contribution to provident fund and medical aid.