Social Media and PR Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health benefits and wellness support

Professional development opportunities

Soweto community culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a talented Social Media and PR Specialist to join a vibrant team. The role blends strategic social media management with public relations execution to amplify the company’s voice and engage the local community.

You will create compelling content, manage online conversations, and foster media relations within a hybrid work arrangement that balances office-based and remote work.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in social media management and/or public relations.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with PR best practices and media relations.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging social media strategies across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Create and curate high-quality content, including written posts, graphics, and short videos, for social media channels.
• Monitor social media trends, audience feedback, and industry conversations, responding promptly and professionally.
• Assist in developing and executing public relations campaigns, including media outreach and press release distribution.
• Build and maintain relationships with local media contacts and community influencers in Soweto.
• Track and report on social media engagement, website traffic, and PR campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all communication efforts.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Communication skills

Creative flair

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and integrated Social Media and PR Specialist to join their vibrant team in Soweto . This role combines strategic social media management with effective public relations execution to amplify the company's voice and build strong community engagement. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing online conversations, and fostering positive media relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative communicator to shape brand perception and drive impact in the local community through a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging social media strategies across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Create and curate high-quality content, including written posts, graphics, and short videos, for social media channels.
• Monitor social media trends, audience feedback, and industry conversations, responding promptly and professionally.
• Assist in developing and executing public relations campaigns, including media outreach and press release distribution.
• Build and maintain relationships with local media contacts and community influencers in Soweto .
• Track and report on social media engagement, website traffic, and PR campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all communication efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in social media management and/or public relations.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with a creative flair.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with PR best practices and media relations.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment , balancing office-based and remote work.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• A hybrid work model offering a balance of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness support.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A supportive and dynamic team culture within the Soweto community.