PR & Media Relations Coordinator

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Health and wellness benefits (medical)

Training & career advancement

Dynamic workplace

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Media Relations Coordinator in Tembisa for a highly organized, proactive candidate to support communications efforts. You will manage day-to-day media activities, assist in PR strategy execution, and liaise with external partners under the guidance of the PR team.

This entry point offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced media environment, with opportunities to develop media outreach, track coverage, plan media events, and maintain the media contact database.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of media relations strategies and campaign plans.
• Coordinate media outreach efforts, respond to journalist inquiries, and schedule interviews.
• Monitor media mentions and compile comprehensive coverage reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support the planning and execution of media events and press conferences.
• Maintain and update the media contact database, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Media Relations Coordinator in Tembisa for a highly organized, proactive candidate to support communications efforts. You will manage day-to-day media activities, assist in PR strategy execution, and liaise with external partners under the guidance of the PR team.

This entry point offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced media environment, with opportunities to develop media outreach, track coverage, plan media events, and maintain the media contact database.