Strategic Media Relations Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join their team in Tembisa. The role focuses on building positive media relationships and ensuring the company’s message reaches target audiences. You will secure favorable press coverage, respond to journalist inquiries, and develop engaging content for various channels as part of a dynamic Gauteng organization.

A strategic thinker with storytelling passion and 3-5 years of media relations experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Proven ability to build relationships with media professionals.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and databases.
• Excellent organizational and multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with key media contacts.
• Draft and pitch stories to secure media placements.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to journalist inquiries promptly.
• Assist in creating media kits, press releases and backgrounders.
• Support planning and execution of media events and press conferences.
• Track and analyze media coverage to measure PR impact.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a proactive Media Relations Specialist to join their team in Tembisa. The role focuses on building positive media relationships and ensuring the company’s message reaches target audiences. You will secure favorable press coverage, respond to journalist inquiries, and develop engaging content for various channels as part of a dynamic Gauteng organization.

A strategic thinker with storytelling passion and 3-5 years of media relations experience is essential.