Remote Media Relations Manager - Media & PR

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Remote Media Relations Manager to lead external communications from a remote-first setup. Build relationships with journalists, influencers and media outlets, craft compelling pitches, and manage crisis communications while shaping a consistent, positive brand narrative.

This role is administratively linked to Mahikeng in the North West and offers flexible, location-independent work while staying aligned with South Africa's media landscape and industry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Remote Media Relations Manager to lead their external communications efforts. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from any location. The Media Relations Manager will be tasked with building and nurturing strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets, developing compelling media pitches, and managing crisis communications. You will be responsible for shaping our client's media narrative and ensuring positive brand representation across all platforms. This role requires a visionary leader with a proven ability to execute impactful media campaigns in a remote-first setting. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills and a strategic approach to media engagement, contributing to our client's success from anywhere, while being administratively linked to Mahikeng, North West.