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Senior Media Relations Specialist

Johannesburg, GautengFull-time2026-10-18
Hybrid

Core

Develop and execute comprehensive media strategies to shape the company's public image and reputation across various platforms.

Role type

Senior Media Relations Specialist

Builds

Media campaigns and public perception

Domain

Corporate Communications / Media Relations

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic media planning, relationship building with journalists and influencers, press release writing, media pitching, media monitoring and analysis, crisis communication management, executive advising

Preferred skills

Storytelling, persuasive writing, industry trend analysis

Technologies

Media relations software, social media platforms

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic media relations plans, cultivate relationships with media contacts, craft press releases and talking points, pitch stories for coverage, monitor media coverage and analyze sentiment, manage media inquiries and press conferences, develop crisis communication plans, advise senior leadership on media strategy

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC