Remote Media & PR Specialist: Storytelling Wins

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Access to digital tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Media and Public Relations Specialist for a pioneering digital media agency. The role focuses on developing PR strategies, crafting compelling content, and building strong media relationships in a fully remote team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in PR/Marketing and at least 3 years of experience in media relations, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR/related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in media relations or PR.
• Proven ability to secure media coverage and build journalist relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies for clients.
• Craft press releases and media pitches for online and offline channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
• Monitor coverage and provide actionable insights and reporting.

Skills

Media relations

Press outreach

Storytelling

Digital marketing

Social media

Remote work

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PR/Marketing

Tools

PR software

Media monitoring

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Media and Public Relations Specialist for a pioneering digital media agency. The role focuses on developing PR strategies, crafting compelling content, and building strong media relationships in a fully remote team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in PR/Marketing and at least 3 years of experience in media relations, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.