Remote Media Communications Lead – Tech PR & Growth

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work opportunity

Stock options

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Media Communications Specialist to join a fast-growing tech startup. This fully remote role focuses on shaping the company narrative, managing media relations, and driving PR strategy while collaborating with leadership.

The candidate will craft compelling content, engage with journalists and influencers, and contribute to the overall communications plan. A strong storyteller with excellent writing and proactive communication skills is essential for success in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in media relations or corporate communications.
• Proven ability to craft press releases and media materials.
• Strong writing skills and experience with digital media channels.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies to enhance brand visibility.
• Write and edit press releases, blog posts, website content, and social updates.
• Build relationships with journalists, bloggers, industry influencers.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interview opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage and track KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Support event communications and product launch outreach.
• Identify media opportunities and trends.
• Contribute to content strategy and ideation.
• Assist in crisis communication planning.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Content writing

Crisis communication

Digital media

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

PR software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Media Communications Specialist to join a fast-growing tech startup. This fully remote role focuses on shaping the company narrative, managing media relations, and driving PR strategy while collaborating with leadership.

The candidate will craft compelling content, engage with journalists and influencers, and contribute to the overall communications plan. A strong storyteller with excellent writing and proactive communication skills is essential for success in a dynamic