Public Relations Officer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a dedicated Public Relations Officer to support the communications team. The role blends office-based strategy with remote flexibility and involves drafting communications, monitoring sentiment, and managing media relations.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in PR or communications, strong writing skills, and the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a public relations or communications role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of public relations strategies and campaigns.
• Draft and edit press releases, articles, social media posts, and other communication materials.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate interviews with designated company spokespersons.
• Monitor media coverage and online conversations related to the company and its industry.
• Support the planning and execution of events, press conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain and update media contact lists and databases.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Media monitoring

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Our client seeks a dedicated and proactive Public Relations Officer to support their communications team in Rustenburg . This role is essential for managing day-to-day PR activities, fostering positive media relations, and ensuring consistent brand messaging. You will be involved in drafting communications, organizing events, and monitoring public sentiment, playing a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the organization's reputation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication skills, and is eager to contribute to impactful PR initiatives within a dynamic business environment, blending office-based strategic work with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of public relations strategies and campaigns.
• Draft and edit press releases, articles, social media posts, and other communication materials.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate interviews with designated company spokespersons.
• Monitor media coverage and online conversations related to the company and its industry.
• Support the planning and execution of events, press conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain and update media contact lists and databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a public relations or communications role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• A stimulating work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.
• Hybrid work model allowing for a balance between office presence and remote flexibility.
• Chance to work on impactful communication projects for a reputable organization.