Remote Global Media Relations Maestro

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Relations Strategist for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design and execute global media strategies, secure top placements, and guide clients across international markets.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in PR, strong journalist networks, and expert storytelling. The role rewards proactive leadership, remote collaboration, and staying ahead of media trends while managing multiple accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in media relations or PR with a strategy focus.
• Proven success securing top-tier media placements for diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement media relations strategies for a global client base.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, producers and influencers across markets.
• Develop media pitches, press releases and talking points aligned with client goals.
• Identify trends to secure high-impact coverage and opportunities.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate client interviews.
• Provide strategic counsel on media engagement and reputational risk.
• Analyze coverage and report ROI of PR efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute integrated campaigns.
• Stay ahead of media trends, platforms, and technologies.
• Manage multiple client accounts and projects in a remote setting.

Skills

Media relations strategy

Journalist relationships

Pitching & storytelling

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Campaign reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Relations Strategist for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design and execute global media strategies, secure top placements, and guide clients across international markets.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in PR, strong journalist networks, and expert storytelling. The role rewards proactive leadership, remote collaboration, and staying ahead of media trends while managing multiple accounts.