Remote Public Relations Specialist — Flexible, Impactful PR

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive annual salary

Professional development opportunities

Training for remote work tools

Collaborative virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Public Relations Specialist to join a leading media and public relations firm. This remote-first role focuses on crafting compelling content, engaging with media contacts, monitoring coverage, and supporting PR campaigns from a distributed team.

The position emphasizes autonomy, discipline, and strong communication skills. You will manage campaigns, monitor results, and collaborate with colleagues remotely to uphold the client's brand reputation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in PR, communications or journalism.
• 3–5 years of PR or communications experience with a proven track record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially for remote work.
• Strong media relations and digital PR knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement remote PR strategies and tactics.
• Write and edit press releases, blog posts, and social media content.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and media influencers online.
• Monitor media coverage and report on key metrics.
• Coordinate interview requests and respond to media inquiries promptly.
• Support planning and execution of virtual PR events and campaigns.
• Contribute to online reputation management and social media engagement.
• Research media trends and industry news.
• Collaborate effectively with virtual colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assist with crisis communication preparedness and response as needed.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Remote collaboration

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Public Relations Specialist to join a leading media and public relations firm. This remote-first role focuses on crafting compelling content, engaging with media contacts, monitoring coverage, and supporting PR campaigns from a distributed team.

The position emphasizes autonomy, discipline, and strong communication skills. You will manage campaigns, monitor results, and collaborate with colleagues remotely to uphold the client's brand reputation and