Remote Senior Media Relations Manager

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Relations Manager to lead external communications in a remote-first setup across South Africa. You will shape strategies, build journalist relationships and craft compelling narratives to enhance the organization’s public image.

You will oversee media materials, monitor sentiment, report results and support executives with crisis communications while collaborating with marketing and leadership teams. A deep SA media network is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in media relations, PR, or corporate communications.
• Proven success delivering strategic media campaigns with measurable results.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the South African media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, influencers and outlets.
• Pitch stories, releases and media opportunities regularly.
• Monitor coverage, analyze results and report impact and sentiment.
• Provide guidance to spokespersons and manage crisis communications.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Corporate communications

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journaling

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Relations Manager to lead external communications in a remote-first setup across South Africa. You will shape strategies, build journalist relationships and craft compelling narratives to enhance the organization’s public image.

You will oversee media materials, monitor sentiment, report results and support executives with crisis communications while collaborating with marketing and leadership teams. A deep SA media network is essential.