Public Relations Coordinator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Training and development opportunities

Annual salary review

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a Public Relations Coordinator to support the PR team in a hybrid role. This entry- to mid-level position focuses on media outreach, content support, and administrative tasks, offering exposure to diverse campaigns and learning opportunities within the Bloemfontein area.

You will work with the PR Manager to ensure timely communication, maintain media contact databases, assist with press releases, monitoring, and event support, while developing

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in PR, marketing, or administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite and basic knowledge of social media platforms.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic PR environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate media outreach and respond to basic inquiries.
• Prepare and distribute press releases and promotional materials.
• Conduct media monitoring and compile press clippings.
• Support PR events and press conferences.
• Maintain databases of media contacts and stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the PR department.

Skills

PR experience

Organizational skills

MS Office

Social media basics

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Public Relations Coordinator to support their PR team in Bloemfontein, Free State . This role is integral to the smooth operation of PR activities, involving coordination of media outreach, content support, and administrative tasks. You will work closely with the PR Manager to ensure timely and effective communication delivery. This is a great entry-level to mid-level opportunity for someone passionate about media and public relations to gain valuable experience within the Bloemfontein area and contribute to the success of impactful campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of media outreach and respond to basic media inquiries.
• Help prepare and distribute press releases and promotional materials.
• Conduct media monitoring and compile daily/weekly press clippings.
• Support the organization of PR events and press conferences.
• Maintain and update databases of media contacts and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the PR department as needed.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a PR, marketing, or administrative support role.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite and basic knowledge of social media platforms.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic PR environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for annual review.
• Hybrid work arrangement for flexibility.
• Exposure to diverse PR projects and industry best practices.
• Contribution to a supportive and growing team in Bloemfontein .
• Company-sponsored training and professional development.