Remote Media Relations Strategist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a proactive Media Relations Executive to lead our media outreach and brand storytelling in a fully remote role.

You will craft press releases, coordinate interviews, monitor coverage, and build relationships with journalists while contributing to strategic communications and reputation management.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in media relations, excellent writing, and the ability to work independently in a virtual team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in media relations or PR.
• Proven success securing media placements and reporter relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication with storytelling skills.
• Experience with media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Ability to work remotely with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies to achieve positive publicity and brand visibility.
• Identify and build relationships with key journalists, editors, and media influencers.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Coordinate media interviews and press briefings, ensuring spokespersons are well-prepared.
• Monitor media coverage across traditional and digital channels.
• Analyze media coverage and prepare reports on key messages, sentiment, and reach.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Manage media event logistics and execution.
• Collaborate with internal marketing and communications teams to align messaging.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Media relations

Press releases

Relationship building

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journaling/Marketing or related

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR software

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a proactive Media Relations Executive to lead our media outreach and brand storytelling in a fully remote role.

You will craft press releases, coordinate interviews, monitor coverage, and build relationships with journalists while contributing to strategic communications and reputation management.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in media relations, excellent writing, and the ability to work independently in a virtual team.