Media Relations Specialist – Press & Campaigns

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Diverse PR campaigns

Valuable PR experience

Collaborative team

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, ZA seeks a proactive Media Relations Coordinator to support media outreach, press events, and campaign tracking. You will build relationships with journalists, draft releases, and monitor coverage while collaborating with the communications team.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in communications or PR, 1–3 years in media relations, excellent writing, strong organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in media relations or PR role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the Rustenburg, North West media landscape is beneficial.
• Event coordination experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing media relations strategies.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with media contacts and journalists.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and pitch letters.
• Coordinate media events, press conferences, and interviews.
• Monitor media coverage, compile media clips, and track campaign results.
• Maintain and update media contact databases.
• Support the communications team with PR tasks and projects.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Assist in developing talking points and briefing materials for spokespersons.

Skills

Media relations

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, ZA seeks a proactive Media Relations Coordinator to support media outreach, press events, and campaign tracking. You will build relationships with journalists, draft releases, and monitor coverage while collaborating with the communications team.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in communications or PR, 1–3 years in media relations, excellent writing, strong organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.