PR Manager
| Remuneration: | - R30000 negotiable cost-to-company |
| Location: | Sandton |
| Job level: | Junior/Mid |
| Own transport required: | Yes |
| Type: | Permanent |
Job description
I am looking for a strong, organised and proactive PR Manager to work full-time directly under the chief communications officer.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident in PR, media relations, content, social media coordination, internal communications, reporting and day-to-day account management.
The right person needs to be hands-on, reliable and able to manage multiple moving parts without constant chasing.
The role will include:
- Managing daily PR, communications and campaign activity
- Distributing media releases, pitches, captions, newsletters, reports, articles, Q and As and client updates
- Liaising with journalists, editors, producers and media contacts
- Building and maintaining media lists
- Pitching stories and securing press coverage
- Coordinating media interviews and preparing briefing notes
- Supporting social media planning, content roll-outs and reporting
- Attending events, activations and site visits when needed
- Gathering content through interviews, research and client engagement
- Managing deadlines, approvals, reports and follow-ups
- Supporting internal communications, stakeholder updates and campaign delivery
Needs to be fluent is Afrikaans.
The position is full-time office based in Sandton.
Only candidates with relevant PR, communications, media or content experience will be considered.
Please note: This is an urgent appointment, so candidates with the shortest possible notice period will be preferred. The company also has a strict zero drug tolerance policy, and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.
Requirements
The person must have:
- Strong writing skills (although you will not be responsible for writing)
- A good understanding of the South African media landscape
- Experience dealing with journalists and media contacts
- Excellent organisation and follow-through
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure
- A proactive, solution-focused attitude
- Confidence working with clients, stakeholders and internal teams
- Experience in PR, communications, media, marketing or journalism
This is a fast-paced role, so I need someone who can take ownership, ask the right questions, keep things moving and communicate clearly.
Posted on 25 Jun 10:48, Closing date 24 Aug
