Polokwane Media Relations Strategist - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, SA seeks a Media Relations Specialist to drive public communications and media coverage across Southern Africa. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, focusing on media relations, press materials, and strategic messaging.

You will build media relationships, monitor coverage, coordinate interviews, and support crisis communications with marketing and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• 3-7 years of media relations or corporate communications experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain media relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with concise messaging.
• Experience drafting press releases and media kits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies to support company objectives.
• Build and nurture relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts.
• Write and distribute press releases, statements, and other media materials.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze industry trends relevant to logistics.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate interviews and media appearances for company spokespersons.
• Assist in crisis communication plan development and execution.
• Create engaging content for the company website and social media channels.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal communications teams for consistent messaging.
• Organize press events and facilitate media engagement opportunities.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Communications

Crisis communication

Stakeholder management

Content writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, SA seeks a Media Relations Specialist to drive public communications and media coverage across Southern Africa. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, focusing on media relations, press materials, and strategic messaging.

You will build media relationships, monitor coverage, coordinate interviews, and support crisis communications with marketing and internal teams.