Remote Media Relations Strategist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Liaison Officer to join our clients team. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on building media relationships, pitching stories, and shaping public perception.

You will write press materials, coordinate interviews, monitor coverage, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging. A BA in Communications or related field and at least five years' media experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media outreach strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media professionals.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and press materials.
• Pitch story ideas to relevant media outlets to secure positive coverage.
• Coordinate interviews and press briefings.
• Monitor media coverage and report on key developments and trends.

Skills

Media relations

Press release writing

Story pitching

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Liaison Officer to join our clients team. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on building media relationships, pitching stories, and shaping public perception.

You will write press materials, coordinate interviews, monitor coverage, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging. A BA in Communications or related field and at least five years' media experience are required.