Media Relations Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join our Centurion-based team in Gauteng. You will manage media inquiries, craft compelling press materials, and build strong relationships with journalists and influencers to shape public narratives in the arts and entertainment sector.

The role focuses on strategic media outreach, monitoring coverage, and handling crisis communication while contributing to a collaborative, creative work environment in Centurion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with media professionals.
• Experience in developing media strategies and executing successful campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, bloggers, and influencers.
• Manage incoming media requests, coordinate interviews, and prepare spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and report on key outcomes and trends.
• Crisis communication management and proactive reputation building.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Communications

Storytelling

Relationship building

Campaign development

Media monitoring tools

PR databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and articulate Media Relations Specialist to join their vibrant team in Centurion . This role is crucial for managing public perception and ensuring positive media coverage for our diverse portfolio of arts and entertainment ventures. You will be the primary point of contact for media inquiries, developing compelling press materials, and cultivating strong relationships with journalists and influencers. If you have a knack for storytelling and a deep understanding of the media landscape, this is an excellent opportunity to shape public narratives within the dynamic Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, bloggers, and influencers.
• Manage incoming media requests, coordinate interviews, and prepare spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and report on key outcomes and trends.
• Crisis communication management and proactive reputation building.

Requirements

• Proven experience in public relations , media relations, or communications, preferably within the arts and entertainment sector.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with media professionals.
• Experience in developing media strategies and executing successful campaigns.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and PR databases.
• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile arts and entertainment projects in Centurion .
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• A collaborative and creative work environment.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.