Public Relations Executive

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a strategic Public Relations Executive to lead external communications and brand perception in the Free State. You will craft and execute impactful PR campaigns, nurture media relationships, and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in PR, strong writing/editing, and proficiency with PR tools. This role offers hybrid work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development in Welkom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in a public relations or communications role.
• Proven track record of securing positive media coverage and managing brand reputation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with PR software and social media management tools.
• Understanding of the Free State business and media environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated public relations and communications plans.
• Manage media relations, including pitching stories and responding to inquiries.
• Create content such as press releases, articles, and social media updates.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing strategic insights.
• Organise and manage PR events, sponsorships, and community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal communications teams for unified messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Writing

Editing

Presentation skills

Social media management

Strategic communications

Education

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

Tools

PR software

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a strategic and results-driven Public Relations Executive to join their team in Welkom . This role is crucial for managing the company's external communications and brand perception within the Free State region. You will be responsible for creating and implementing impactful PR campaigns, fostering media relationships, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across all platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated PR professional to play a key role in shaping the organization's public image and contributing to its strategic objectives within a vibrant economic center.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated public relations and communications plans.
• Manage media relations, including pitching stories and responding to inquiries.
• Create compelling content such as press releases, articles, and social media updates.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing strategic insights.
• Organise and manage PR events, sponsorships, and community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal communications teams for unified messaging.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in a public relations or communications role.
• Demonstrated success in securing positive media coverage and managing brand reputation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with PR software and social media management tools.
• Understanding of the business and media environment in the Free State.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement for enhanced work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in Welkom , focused on achieving Media & PR excellence.