Strategic PR Architect | Campaign Leader in Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus

Professional development

Leading clients

Collaborative culture

Career advancement

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a visionary Public Relations Strategist to join our team. This office-based role focuses on developing innovative PR campaigns and long-term communication strategies for a diverse client portfolio.

You will drive media impact and shape public perception through strategic storytelling. The ideal candidate brings at least 6 years in strategic PR, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and a proven ability to lead media relations and crisis communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Marketing or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years in strategic PR with proven campaign track record.
• Strong understanding of PR principles, media relations, and current communication technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with media and stakeholders; crisis management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term PR strategies for clients.
• Analyze market trends and advise clients accordingly.
• Lead creation of narratives and communication plans.
• Oversee media relations and pitching high-level stories.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage sensitive situations.
• Measure and report on ROI of PR campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated marketing and communication.
• Mentor and guide junior PR team members.
• Stay at the forefront of PR innovation and digital communication trends.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PR software

Media monitoring tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a visionary Public Relations Strategist to join our team. This office-based role focuses on developing innovative PR campaigns and long-term communication strategies for a diverse client portfolio.

You will drive media impact and shape public perception through strategic storytelling. The ideal candidate brings at least 6 years in strategic PR, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and a proven ability to lead media relations and crisis communications