Sports Media Relations Pro: Elevate Local Coverage

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Sports Media Relations Specialist to lead media outreach for Upington's sports programs. You will craft press materials, build relationships with journalists, and act as the organisation's spokesperson for media inquiries.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Communications or related field and at least four years' experience in media relations, with proven writing, monitoring, and narrative skills across social and traditional platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in media relations or PR, preferably in sports.
• Proven ability to write press materials and manage media inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to enhance public profile.
• Build relationships with journalists, broadcasters and bloggers.
• Write and distribute press materials.
• Serve as spokesperson and coordinate interviews.
• Monitor coverage and report on media activity.
• Develop crisis communications plans and manage responses.
• Organize press conferences and media days.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure consistent messaging.
• Pitch stories to media outlets about achievements and events.
• Stay informed about sports media trends.

Skills

Media relations

Press materials

Crisis communication

Storytelling

Education

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

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Social media analytics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Sports Media Relations Specialist to lead media outreach for Upington's sports programs. You will craft press materials, build relationships with journalists, and act as the organisation's spokesperson for media inquiries.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Communications or related field and at least four years' experience in media relations, with proven writing, monitoring, and narrative skills across social and traditional platforms.