Remote Senior Media Relations Strategist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Relations Officer for a fully remote role. Although anchored conceptually in Pretoria, Gauteng, you can work from anywhere as you manage media relationships across platforms and craft compelling narratives.

With 5–7 years in media relations or PR, you will handle inquiries, issue press statements, monitor coverage, and support crisis communications. The ideal candidate thrives in remote environments and understands the South African media landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.
• 5–7 years hands-on media relations or PR experience.
• Proven success securing national and international media coverage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans.
• Identify opportunities for media coverage and build journalist relationships.
• Respond to media inquiries as primary contact.
• Draft clear press releases, statements, and talking points.
• Monitor media coverage and advise on issues.
• Coordinate interviews with company spokespeople.
• Collaborate with internal communications to align messaging.
• Track media impact and report on campaigns.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Press releases

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Writing and editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Relations Officer for a fully remote role. Although anchored conceptually in Pretoria, Gauteng, you can work from anywhere as you manage media relationships across platforms and craft compelling narratives.

With 5–7 years in media relations or PR, you will handle inquiries, issue press statements, monitor coverage, and support crisis communications. The ideal candidate thrives in remote environments and understands the South African media landscape.