Remote Media Relations Strategist

Placements24; Soweto; Híbrido; ZAR 845.000 - 1.352.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Remote work

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Media Relations Specialist to join its communications team. You will build relationships with journalists, craft compelling pitches, and manage all media outreach from a fully remote setup.

This role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to shape the company’s public message across multiple outlets. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in media relations, excellent writing skills, and a strategic mindset to secure positive coverage while

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Journ/Marketing or related field.
• 4+ years in media relations or PR.
• Proven success securing positive coverage.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement strategic media relations plans to enhance visibility.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, influencers.
• Pitch stories and secure positive media placements across outlets.
• Write and edit press releases, advisories, talking points, background materials.
• Monitor coverage and report on sentiment and results.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate crisis communications.

Conocimientos

Excellent writing

Media relations

Strategic planning

Crisis communication

Remote work

Educación

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

Herramientas

PR software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Media Relations Specialist to join its communications team. You will build relationships with journalists, craft compelling pitches, and manage all media outreach from a fully remote setup.

This role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to shape the company’s public message across multiple outlets. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in media relations, excellent writing skills, and a strategic mindset to secure positive coverage while