Public Relations Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a skilled Public Relations Specialist to enhance brand visibility and manage media relations. You will develop PR strategies, craft press releases, and build strong relationships with journalists and influencers.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in PR, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong storytelling and communication skills. A hybrid work environment and professional development opportunities are offered in Benoni.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications.
• Proven ability to craft press releases and media pitches.
• Strong understanding of media landscapes and journalistic practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic public relations plans to enhance brand reputation.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and PR materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists and influencers.
• Monitor media coverage and develop response strategies.
• Organize press conferences, media events and PR activities.
• Advise management on public relations matters and crisis communication strategies.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis communication

Press releases

Storytelling

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Journalsim

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and proactive Public Relations Specialist to enhance their organizational reputation and manage media relations in Benoni . This role is responsible for developing and implementing effective PR strategies, crafting compelling press releases, and building strong relationships with journalists and influencers. You will play a key role in shaping public perception and ensuring positive media coverage for the company. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to make a significant impact on brand visibility and public image in a collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic public relations plans to enhance brand reputation and visibility.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and key influencers.
• Monitor media coverage, identify potential issues, and develop response strategies.
• Organize press conferences, media events, and other PR-related activities.
• Advise management on public relations matters and crisis communication strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications.
• Proven ability to craft compelling press releases and media pitches.
• Strong understanding of media landscapes and journalistic practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional storytelling abilities.
• Experience in crisis communication management is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• A hybrid work environment balancing office and remote work.
• The chance to contribute to impactful communication strategies in Benoni .