Remote Senior Media Relations Leader

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Media Relations Executive to lead and expand media outreach from a fully remote position in South Africa. You will craft strategic media campaigns, cultivate relationships with journalists, and advise leadership on messaging and crisis communication.

The role requires a proven track record securing top-tier coverage and managing multiple programs across national outlets. You will collaborate with internal teams to align communications, monitor trends, and develop

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in media relations, PR, or corporate communications with a focus on earned media.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a track record of securing significant placements.
• Deep understanding of the South African media landscape and journalist relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic media relations plans to achieve objectives.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and media influencers across platforms.
• Craft press releases, advisories, talking points, and backgrounders.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communication

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Remote work

Project management

Education

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

Tools

PR databases

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Media Relations Executive to lead and expand media outreach from a fully remote position in South Africa. You will craft strategic media campaigns, cultivate relationships with journalists, and advise leadership on messaging and crisis communication.

The role requires a proven track record securing top-tier coverage and managing multiple programs across national outlets. You will collaborate with internal teams to align communications, monitor trends, and develop