Senior Public Relations Manager

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere in SA

Competitive salary plus bonuses

Professional development budget

Flexible leave and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Public Relations Manager to lead our client’s communications initiatives. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa and requires a proven track record in strategic PR, media relations, and campaign leadership.

You will shape brand narratives, manage media outreach, and collaborate with marketing, social media, and executives to ensure consistent public messaging.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public relations or corporate communications.
• Proven ability to develop and execute PR strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and storytelling skills.
• Strong media relations with journalists and influencers.
• Experience leading remote teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated PR strategies aligning with business goals.
• Manage media relations, pitch stories, respond to inquiries, and build journalist relationships.
• Create press releases, media kits, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Monitor media coverage and trends; provide regular insights to stakeholders.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution to protect reputation.
• Collaborate with marketing, social media, and executive teams to ensure consistent messaging.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategy development

Remote management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PR/Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Public Relations Manager to lead their communications efforts. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive PR strategies that enhance brand reputation, manage media relations, and drive engagement across various platforms. This role requires a proactive individual with a deep understanding of the media landscape and a proven track record of successful campaign management, working collaboratively with marketing, social media, and executive teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and public perception. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative around our client's brand and its offerings, contributing significantly to its overall growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated public relations strategies and campaigns to achieve business objectives.
• Manage media relations, including pitching stories, responding to inquiries, and cultivating relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Craft compelling press releases, media kits, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights to stakeholders.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution to protect brand reputation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of PR efforts with marketing and business goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful PR strategies, ideally with experience in remote team management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and crafting persuasive content.
• Strong understanding of media relations, social media platforms, and digital PR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a relevant field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in South Africa .
• Generous annual leave allowance and public holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and training budgets.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual team environment focused on collaboration and innovation.