Strategic PR Leader - Media Relations & Crisis Management

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Public Relations Manager for our client in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead strategic PR campaigns, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with marketing and sales to shape client narratives and protect reputations.

You will build media relations, manage crises, oversee content and events, and identify opportunities for coverage across the North West region and beyond. A strong storyteller with newsroom instincts and leadership skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management skills.
• Strong media relations and spokesperson experience.
• Crisis communication planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies for a portfolio of clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Manage media inquiries and facilitate interview opportunities for clients.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze campaign effectiveness, providing regular reports.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans to protect client reputations.
• Oversee social media strategy and content creation to amplify PR efforts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the media and PR landscape.
• Mentor and guide junior PR team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging media platforms, and best practices in public relations.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure integrated communication efforts.
• Organize and manage press conferences, media events, and product launches.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all communication channels.
• Proactively seek out media coverage opportunities for clients in Rustenburg and surrounding areas.
• Measure and report on the ROI of PR initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Media relations

Crisis communication

Storytelling

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Public Relations Manager for our client in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead strategic PR campaigns, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with marketing and sales to shape client narratives and protect reputations.

You will build media relations, manage crises, oversee content and events, and identify opportunities for coverage across the North West region and beyond. A strong storyteller with newsroom instincts and leadership skills is essential.