Senior PR Lead - Remote Media Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Remote work

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Senior PR Manager to lead public relations from a remote-first perspective, shaping the company's narrative, and driving positive media engagement across platforms. You will build strategic campaigns, manage relationships with journalists and influencers, and steer crisis communications when needed.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in PR/Communications/Marketing and at least seven years of experience, excels in content creation, media relations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in public relations with a proven track record.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; proficient with PR software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative PR strategies and campaigns to achieve objectives.
• Manage media relations, press releases, kits, and proactive pitching for coverage.
• Monitor media trends and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Crisis communication planning and swift responses to issues.
• Build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and industry influencers.
• Oversee social media content and engagement aligned with PR goals.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Corporate communications

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

PR software

Social media management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Senior PR Manager to lead public relations from a remote-first perspective, shaping the company's narrative, and driving positive media engagement across platforms. You will build strategic campaigns, manage relationships with journalists and influencers, and steer crisis communications when needed.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in PR/Communications/Marketing and at least seven years of experience, excels in content creation, media relations, and