Public Relations Intern

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship from PR professionals

Hybrid work schedule

Hands-on PR experience

Office in Queenstown

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a bright Public Relations Intern to support a busy communications team. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in PR and media engagement across campaigns, research, content creation, media monitoring and event coordination.

The role operates on a hybrid model with learning from both remote and office work in Queenstown, South Africa, providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong interest in public relations and media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching media outlets, journalists, and industry trends for PR campaigns.
• Support the creation and drafting of press releases, social media posts, and other communication materials.
• Help monitor media coverage and compile relevant clippings and reports.
• Provide logistical support for PR events and media activities.
• Contribute ideas and assist in the development of new PR strategies.
• Learn and apply best practices in communication and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an eager and bright Public Relations Intern to support their busy communications team. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in various aspects of public relations and media engagement within the media and PR industry. You will assist with research, content creation, media monitoring, and event coordination, contributing to real‑world PR campaigns. The role operates on a hybrid model, providing a blend of remote learning and collaborative office work in Queenstown , offering a dynamic learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in researching media outlets, journalists, and industry trends for PR campaigns.
• Support the creation and drafting of press releases, social media posts, and other communication materials.
• Help monitor media coverage and compile relevant clippings and reports.
• Provide logistical support for PR events and media activities.
• Contribute ideas and assist in the development of new PR strategies.
• Learn and apply best practices in communication and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong interest in public relations and media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setup .
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity with a competitive stipend.
• Valuable hands‑on experience in the PR field.
• Mentorship from experienced PR professionals.
• Exposure to diverse aspects of the media and PR industry.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule combining remote and office‑based tasks in Queenstown .