Media Relations Strategist (Hybrid, Vereeniging)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment in Vere

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Media Relations Specialist to join our communications team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing the company’s public profile through strategic media engagement, compelling storytelling, and media relations execution.

With 3–5 years in media/public relations, you will build strong media relationships, craft press releases, and monitor coverage in a hybrid work setting based in Vereeniging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 3–5 years of media relations/public relations experience.
• Proven success in securing media coverage across platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong media contacts and ability to build new relationships.
• Experience with media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Organized, detail-oriented with project management skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Write and distribute press releases, advisories, and pitches to media outlets.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and producers.
• Monitor media coverage, track mentions, and analyze campaign effectiveness.
• Respond to inquiries and arrange interviews with company spokespeople.
• Assist in creating communications materials and media kits.
• Identify opportunities for positive media engagement and brand promotion.
• Support crisis communications when needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams for message alignment.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Written & verbal English

Relationship building

Media monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 invites a Media Relations Specialist to join our communications team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing the company’s public profile through strategic media engagement, compelling storytelling, and media relations execution.

With 3–5 years in media/public relations, you will build strong media relationships, craft press releases, and monitor coverage in a hybrid work setting based in Vereeniging.