Soweto PR & Media Specialist - Shape Our Public Story

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Close to public transport

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic PR & Media Specialist in Soweto, Gauteng. You will develop PR strategies, craft press materials, and build strong relationships with local media to secure positive coverage.

You will monitor media impact, assist with event communications, and collaborate with internal teams to maintain consistent messaging across channels. A Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years in PR are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in public relations or media relations.
• Proven ability to craft press materials and secure media placements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong editing abilities.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and PR databases.
• Knowledge of Soweto and Gauteng media scenes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR strategies and action plans.
• Write and distribute press releases, advisories, and PR materials.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, bloggers, and media outlets.
• Secure media coverage and manage interview requests.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze impact on reputation.
• Assist in communication plans for events and campaigns.
• Manage media contact lists and databases.
• Support content creation for social media and online platforms.
• Advise on PR best practices and potential issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams for consistent messaging.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal comms

Editing abilities

Media monitoring tools

PR databases

Interpersonal & networking skills

Creative thinking

Multitasking & deadline management

Education

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

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic PR & Media Specialist in Soweto, Gauteng. You will develop PR strategies, craft press materials, and build strong relationships with local media to secure positive coverage.

You will monitor media impact, assist with event communications, and collaborate with internal teams to maintain consistent messaging across channels. A Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years in PR are preferred.