PR & Media Liaison - Office-Based in Vereeniging

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng is seeking a proactive PR and Media Liaison to manage external communications and media interactions. Based in the office, you will draft press materials, coordinate interviews, monitor coverage, and ensure accurate company messaging.

You will build relationships with media outlets, pitch stories, and support the communications team with timely, professional responses and brand-consistent messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in PR or media relations.
• Strong writing and editing skills with clear, concise messaging.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with media representatives.
• Write and distribute press releases, statements, and media advisories.
• Coordinate interviews and media appearances for company spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze sentiment and trends.
• Maintain a media contacts database and ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Media relations

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng is seeking a proactive PR and Media Liaison to manage external communications and media interactions. Based in the office, you will draft press materials, coordinate interviews, monitor coverage, and ensure accurate company messaging.

You will build relationships with media outlets, pitch stories, and support the communications team with timely, professional responses and brand-consistent messaging.