Senior Public Relations Specialist

5 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Creative Space Media Full time

As a Senior Public Relations Specialist you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic PR campaigns that promote our agency, our clients, and our industry expertise. This role requires a highly motivated and creative individual with exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of media and public relations.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Media Relations**:

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
- Proactively pitch story ideas and secure media coverage for our agency, clients, and projects.
- Act as a spokesperson for the agency when necessary.

**Content Creation**:

- Create compelling press releases, articles, blog posts, and other written materials.
- Develop and maintain a content calendar for PR initiatives.
- Ensure that all PR content aligns with the agency's brand and messaging.

**Strategic Campaign Development**:

- Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to develop integrated PR campaigns.
- Identify newsworthy angles and opportunities to generate media interest.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform PR strategies.

**Event Management**:

- Plan and execute media events, press conferences, and product launches.
- Coordinate media attendance and coverage for agency events.

**Analytics and Reporting**:

- Track and measure the impact of PR efforts using key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare regular reports on PR campaign effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

**Client Relations**:

- Work closely with clients to understand their PR goals and objectives.
- Provide PR consulting and recommendations to clients as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
- A minimum of seven year’s experience in public relations, preferably in a media agency or related industry.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong media relationships and a track record of securing media coverage.
- Proficiency in PR software and tools.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Crisis management experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with the media landscape and industry trends.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

If you are a dynamic and creative PR professional looking to make a significant impact in the media agency industry, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and any portfolio samples, if applicable.

**Application Deadline**: [Insert Deadline]

**Active Media Investments** is excited to welcome a passionate and dedicated Public Relations Specialist to our team. If you are ready to take your PR career to the next level and contribute to the success of our agency and clients, we look forward to hearing from you

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- public relations, in a media agency or related industry.: 7 years (required)

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