Remote Public Relations Specialist - Craft Narratives

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Public Relations Specialist to join a remote-first communications team. You will craft compelling narratives, manage media relationships, and support PR campaigns while working autonomously from anywhere in Centurion, Gauteng, or remotely.

The role emphasizes writing, research, and organizational skills with opportunities to contribute to diverse PR projects and digital tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
2-4 years of experience in a public relations or communications role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of PR strategies and campaigns.
Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and other media influencers.
Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and reports.
Respond to media inquiries and facilitate interviews for spokespeople.
Support event planning and execution for media engagement activities.
Manage and update media contact databases.
Contribute to content creation for social media and company blogs.
Assist in crisis communication planning and response efforts.
Collaborate with internal teams on cross-functional communication initiatives.