Media Relations Officer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Officer to join our team in Rustenburg with a hybrid work model. You will build and nurture relationships with media contacts, craft key messages, and manage the company's public profile locally and nationally.

The role requires a strategic thinker with strong writing and coordination skills, capable of handling media inquiries, distributing press materials, monitoring coverage, and supporting crisis communications in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in media relations or public relations.
• Proven track record of securing media placements and managing reporter relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with media databases and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, national, and international media.
• Proactively pitch stories and manage media inquiries to secure positive coverage.
• Develop and distribute press releases, media alerts, and other press materials.
• Monitor media coverage and track sentiment, reporting key findings.
• Support the planning and execution of media events and press conferences.
• Assist in developing crisis communication strategies and response plans.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Communications

Project management

Stakeholder management

Media monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR

Tools

Media databases

Monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Media Relations Officer to join their team, which operates with a hybrid work model. You will be instrumental in building and nurturing relationships with media contacts, ensuring positive coverage and managing the company's public profile in Rustenburg . This role requires a strategic thinker who can effectively communicate key messages to diverse media outlets. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the company's reputation and brand awareness, working within a dynamic environment that blends remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration for strategic planning and team cohesion.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, national, and international media.
• Proactively pitch stories and manage media inquiries to secure positive coverage.
• Develop and distribute press releases, media alerts, and other press materials.
• Monitor media coverage and track sentiment, reporting key findings.
• Support the planning and execution of media events and press conferences.
• Assist in developing crisis communication strategies and response plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
• Proven track record of securing media placements and managing reporter relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with media databases and monitoring tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and in-office collaboration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.