Public Relations Assistant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Training opportunities

Wellness resources

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Public Relations Assistant to support a remote communications team. You will assist with media monitoring, press materials, and media outreach under the PR Manager, contributing to brand storytelling from a remote-first environment.

The role is entry-level with 1–2 years of relevant experience and focuses on developing strong organizational and writing skills while working with a collaborative remote team and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• 1–2 years of admin or communications support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; quick to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Public Relations team.
• Monitor media outlets for relevant news and mentions of the company.
• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases and media alerts.
• Maintain and update media contact databases and press kits.
• Support the coordination of virtual meetings and communication activities.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and proactive Public Relations Assistant to support their communications team in a fully remote capacity. This role is fundamental in ensuring the smooth operation of daily PR activities, including media monitoring, administrative support, and assisting with campaign execution. You will work closely with the PR Manager to help disseminate information and maintain media relationships. This is an ideal opportunity for an aspiring PR professional to gain valuable experience in a remote-first environment, contributing to impactful communication efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Public Relations team.
• Monitor media outlets for relevant news and mentions of the company.
• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases and media alerts.
• Maintain and update media contact databases and press kits.
• Support the coordination of virtual meetings and communication activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or communications support role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with annual reviews.
• Fully remote position offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Health insurance and access to wellness resources.
• Paid training and development opportunities in the PR field.
• Supportive remote team that fosters collaboration and learning.