Media Relations Officer - Media & PR

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Officer to join our client’s team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role features a hybrid work arrangement, combining office-based days with remote work to support timely media outreach and effective communication with the press.

You will build media relationships, craft press releases and media kits, and coordinate media interviews to promote our client’s initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with media contacts, crafts press releases and media kits, and coordinates media interviews.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Media Relations Officer to join their team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining office-based work with the flexibility of remote days.

The Media Relations Officer will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with media contacts, crafting press releases and media kits, and coordinating media interviews. You will play a crucial role in disseminating information about our client's initiatives and ensuring positive media coverage. This is a key position for fostering transparent and effective communication with the press and the public in the Richards Bay area.

If you have a knack for storytelling and a strong understanding of media outreach, we encourage you to apply.