Remote Media Relations Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Media Relations Manager for a completely remote role. You will lead media outreach, build enduring journalist relationships, craft compelling narratives, and secure impactful coverage aligned with business goals.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in media relations, exceptional writing, and proven success in proactive outreach, crisis management, and distributed collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in media relations, PR, or corporate communications with proactive outreach.
• Strong writing and interviewing skills with journalistic understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies to increase brand visibility and positive coverage.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and influencers.
• Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch stories for placements.
• Serve as primary media spokesperson and manage interview requests.
• Craft and distribute press materials and advisories.
• Monitor coverage and provide insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Develop crisis communication plans and respond swiftly to inquiries.
• Organize media events, press conferences, and virtual briefings.
• Maintain up-to-date media contacts and track outcomes.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategically minded Media Relations Manager to join their team in a completely **remote** position. This role is ideal for a seasoned PR professional who excels at building and maintaining media relationships, crafting compelling narratives, and securing impactful coverage for our client's brands. You will be the primary point of contact for media inquiries, responsible for developing and executing media outreach strategies that align with our client's business objectives. The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver results in a virtual environment is paramount. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the media landscape, excellent storytelling abilities, and a proven track record of achieving significant media placements. This **remote** opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise from anywhere, contributing to our client's success by enhancing their visibility and reputation through strategic media engagement. The role demands a high level of professionalism and proactive communication to ensure seamless collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to increase brand visibility and positive media coverage.
• Cultivate and nurture strong, long-term relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and influencers across relevant media outlets.
• Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch compelling story ideas to secure placements in target publications and platforms.
• Serve as the primary media spokesperson for the client, responding to inquiries and managing interview requests effectively.
• Craft and distribute press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, and other communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage across all channels, analyze trends, and provide comprehensive reports with insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and integrated campaign execution.
• Develop and manage crisis communication plans, providing swift and strategic responses to media inquiries during sensitive situations.
• Organize and execute media events, press conferences, and virtual briefings.
• Maintain an up-to-date media contact database and track media coverage outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, with a significant focus on proactive media outreach.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing media strategies that have resulted in high-impact media placements.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of journalistic principles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with national and local media contacts.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management is essential.
• Proficiency in using media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker, and a proactive problem-solver.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Strong understanding of the digital media landscape and social media's role in PR.

Benefits

This **remote** position offers a highly competitive annual salary of Rands, along with a robust benefits package including comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of working from home while contributing to impactful media campaigns. Our client is committed to fostering professional growth and provides opportunities for ongoing learning and career advancement. Join a forward-thinking organization in **Mossel Bay** that values initiative and results, and play a pivotal role in shaping its public perception within the **Media & PR** domain.