Remote Media Relations Specialist — Press & Outreach

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Company culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Media Relations Coordinator to join our communications team. This fully remote role supports media outreach, press materials, and virtual events, contributing to a consistent brand narrative across channels.

You will manage media inquiries, coordinate materials, and maintain the media contact database while collaborating with internal teams to ensure aligned communications for global campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, or Journalism (or related discipline).
• 1–3 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or a communications support role.
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools and PR software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills for a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate media outreach activities and respond to media requests promptly.
• Assist in creating and distributing press releases, media kits, and other materials.
• Maintain and update the media contact database with accuracy.
• Monitor media coverage and compile reports on key placements.
• Support planning and logistics for virtual press conferences and online media events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on communication strategies.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Communications degree

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Media Relations Coordinator to join our communications team. This fully remote role supports media outreach, press materials, and virtual events, contributing to a consistent brand narrative across channels.

You will manage media inquiries, coordinate materials, and maintain the media contact database while collaborating with internal teams to ensure aligned communications for global campaigns.