Remote Media Relations Strategist — Elevate Our Narrative

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Media Relations Specialist to manage and enhance media presence from a fully remote location. You will craft compelling press materials, secure coverage, and nurture relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers.

This role emphasizes storytelling, proactive media outreach, and strategic PR campaigns. You will work in a remote-first environment, coordinating with teams to ensure consistent messaging while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in media relations, PR, or communications.
• Proven track record securing media placements and building journalist relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with persuasive storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media relations strategies to secure positive coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers, and influencers.
• Write and distribute press releases, advisories, and other PR materials.
• Pitch story ideas and coordinate interviews for company spokespeople.
• Monitor coverage, track mentions, and report PR campaign effectiveness.
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Assist in developing talking points and background materials for media engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align message and ensure consistency.
• Identify new opportunities for media engagement and outreach.

Skills

Media relations

Written communication

Verbal communication

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/English

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Media Relations Specialist to manage and enhance media presence from a fully remote location. You will craft compelling press materials, secure coverage, and nurture relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers.

This role emphasizes storytelling, proactive media outreach, and strategic PR campaigns. You will work in a remote-first environment, coordinating with teams to ensure consistent messaging while meeting tight deadlines.