Senior Media Relations Strategist | Press, Crisis & Growth

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health & wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment in Rand

Exposure to strategic campaigns

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join our Randburg-based team. In this role you will craft media strategies, write press materials and respond to inquiries, while building strong relationships with journalists and editors across Gauteng and beyond.

You will oversee media monitoring, provide timely analysis, and support spokespeople during interactions. A Bachelor’s in communications or PR and 4+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in media relations or PR.
• Proven track record of securing positive media coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling abilities.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective media relations strategies.
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists, editors, and media influencers.
• Write and distribute high-quality press releases, media alerts, and backgrounders.
• Monitor media coverage and provide timely analysis and reports.
• Act as a key spokesperson or support company spokespeople during media interactions.
• Manage crisis communications situations with professionalism and promptness.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join our Randburg-based team. In this role you will craft media strategies, write press materials and respond to inquiries, while building strong relationships with journalists and editors across Gauteng and beyond.

You will oversee media monitoring, provide timely analysis, and support spokespeople during interactions. A Bachelor’s in communications or PR and 4+ years of experience are required.