Senior Tech Media Relations Lead — Remote Options

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible remote work options

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative and innovative culture

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave

Opportunity to work with leading tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Relations Specialist to lead external communications. The role offers remote work with the option to work from the Nelspruit, Mpumalanga office, focusing on shaping positive public perception in the tech sector.

You will craft compelling stories, manage inquiries, and develop crisis communication plans while collaborating with marketing and product teams to ensure cohesive messaging across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in media relations, PR, or journalism with a tech focus.
• Proven track record of securing significant media placements in top-tier outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong storytelling abilities.
• Established relationships with technology media and influencers.
• Experience with crisis communications is valued.
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely or in hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to enhance the company’s brand and reputation.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and tech influencers.
• Craft press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, and media materials.
• Pitch stories and secure positive media coverage across outlets.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews with spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and provide insights for improvement.
• Support crisis communication planning and execution.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align messaging.
• Identify emerging media trends and opportunities for the company.
• Advise internal stakeholders on media engagement strategies.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Crisis communications

Media monitoring

Journalist relations

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Communications/PR degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Media Relations Specialist to lead external communications. The role offers remote work with the option to work from the Nelspruit, Mpumalanga office, focusing on shaping positive public perception in the tech sector.

You will craft compelling stories, manage inquiries, and develop crisis communication plans while collaborating with marketing and product teams to ensure cohesive messaging across channels.