On-site Event Communications Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract position

Valuable industry exposure

On-site event work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Event Communications Coordinator for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will manage the communication aspects of various events, liaising with media, sponsors, and attendees to ensure clear messaging before, during, and after each event.

The role requires hands-on on-site presence and strong organisational skills. You will coordinate press releases, social media, email campaigns, create on-brand content, and help manage event budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in communications, PR, or event coordination.
• Proven experience developing and executing communication strategies for events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with copywriting/editing abilities.
• Strong organisational and project management skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel and be on-site for events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans for events, aligning with PR/marketing objectives.
• Coordinate promotional activities for events: press releases, social media, email campaigns.
• Liaise with media to secure coverage and manage press accreditation.
• Create engaging event content: website copy, brochures, presentation materials.
• Manage event invitations, RSVPs and attendee communications.
• Provide on-site communication support during events and address issues promptly.
• Develop post-event materials: thank-you notes, recaps, press releases.
• Build relationships with vendors, sponsors, and partners from a communications perspective.
• Assist in managing event budgets related to communication activities.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Event management

Copywriting

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications / PR / Marketing / Event Management

Tools

Event management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Event Communications Coordinator for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will manage the communication aspects of various events, liaising with media, sponsors, and attendees to ensure clear messaging before, during, and after each event.

The role requires hands-on on-site presence and strong organisational skills. You will coordinate press releases, social media, email campaigns, create on-brand content, and help manage event budgets.