Remote PR Specialist: Strategy, Media & Brand

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Professional development

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for a fully remote role. You will craft narratives, manage media relations, and support strategic PR initiatives for diverse clients from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in PR or related field, 1–3 years' experience, excellent writing and verbal skills, and strong organizational abilities. Proficiency with MS Office and media monitoring tools, plus independent, collaborative remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and databases.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and eagerness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a virtual team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing public relations strategies and campaigns.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and media influencers.
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports on brand mentions and sentiment.
• Support the management of social media channels and online brand reputation.
• Coordinate media events and press conferences.
• Conduct research on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all communications.
• Assist in managing crisis communication responses as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Remote work

Media relations

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for a fully remote role. You will craft narratives, manage media relations, and support strategic PR initiatives for diverse clients from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in PR or related field, 1–3 years' experience, excellent writing and verbal skills, and strong organizational abilities. Proficiency with MS Office and media monitoring tools, plus independent, collaborative remote work.