Senior PR Manager — Remote, Strategic Communications Leader

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Access to PR tools and analytics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Public Relations Manager to lead our client’s PR and communications in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will shape strategies, manage media relationships, and guide crisis communications from a distributed team.

The role requires strategy, senior-level media experience, and strong storytelling skills to elevate brand reputation and visibility across channels and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in PR/communications or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in public relations with senior experience.
• Proven success in PR campaigns and media relations.
• Strong writing, presentation and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR plans for brand visibility.
• Cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Craft press releases and media kits; manage inquiries promptly.
• Oversee crisis communications and reputational risk management.
• Monitor media coverage and report sentiment and results.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal comms for cohesive messaging.
• Identify thought-leadership opportunities and speaking engagements.
• Organize press conferences and virtual media briefings.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Strategic communications

Leadership

Storytelling

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

PR software

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Public Relations Manager to lead our client’s PR and communications in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will shape strategies, manage media relationships, and guide crisis communications from a distributed team.

The role requires strategy, senior-level media experience, and strong storytelling skills to elevate brand reputation and visibility across channels and stakeholders.