237 Media Relations Manager jobs in South Africa

Our Client, a prominent national group, is seeking to employ an experienced and dynamic Social Media, Brand and PR Manager to their HO team based in Port Elizabeth.

A awesome career opportunity to join a prestigious national brand.

Requirements:

• A degree or diploma in Marketing or related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior marketing position.
• Proven expertise in brand development, social media, content creation, digital marketing, executing integrated marketing campaigns and analyzing the data behind these campaigns is essential.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Develop and execute a cohesive social media strategy aligned with brand goals.
• Manage daily social media activities across all platforms, ensuring consistent engagement and audience growth.
• Monitor trends and emerging platforms to enhance digital presence.

Content Creation & Branding

• Create compelling written, visual, and multimedia content for blogs, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Design graphics and promotional materials that reinforce brand identity.
• Maintain brand consistency across all communications, ensuring alignment with strategic direction.
• Build relationships with media outlets and influencers to enhance brand reputation.
• Draft and distribute press releases, feature stories, and interviews to secure positive media coverage.
• Identify opportunities for collaborations, sponsorships, and industry recognition.

SEO & Digital Growth

• Generate and optimize content using SEO best practices to improve visibility and search engine rankings.
• Analyse and refine strategies based on audience insights and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with web developers and marketing teams to enhance website content and discoverability.

Internal & External Communications

• Ensure messaging consistency in all external communications, including press releases and social media.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align marketing and communication strategies.
• Manage crisis communication and reputation management when necessary.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) for social media and PR initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports with insights, recommendations, and data-driven strategies for improvement.
• Adjust strategies based on analytics to maximize audience engagement and brand awareness.

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Overview

We are hiring a PR Account Manager for a dynamic company in the coaching industry. This is a full-time remote role for a US-based company. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a hunger to build speaker empires stage by stage. If you're a natural hustler with a flair for outreach, organization, and strategy, this role is made for you.

• Build and manage a "Dream 100" list of target podcasts, summits, conferences, and events
• Use proven email templates and scripts to pitch clients to event decision-makers
• Secure strategic speaking engagements aligned with client goals
• Manage speaker assets like bios, reels, decks, and speaker pages
• Track outreach, conversations, and results in CRM tools
• Tailor outreach strategies based on each client’s brand, audience, and business model
• Optimize processes and share insights with the broader team

• 1–3 years of experience in sales, marketing, PR, event booking, or business development
• Excellent written communication and persuasive email skills
• Proven problem-solving mindset with a determination to succeed
• Highly organized with strong follow-up and calendar management skills
• Self-starter comfortable working independently in a remote setup

• Experience booking or pitching speakers
• Familiarity with podcast outreach or event coordination
• Background in copywriting or marketing automation
• Agency experience or managing multiple client relationships

• CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Pipedrive)
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)
• Slack
• Prospecting or outreach tools (e.g., Apollo, Hunter)
• General tech-savviness and a fast learner with software

• Full-time position; US hours in the EST
• This is a fully remote job for a US-based company
• Pay ranges R14,000 - R16,000 p/month
• Annual raises, performance bonuses, paid holidays, and PTO

• Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps
• Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
• 8 GB of RAM or higher
• Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
• HD 720p webcam
• Headset with a microphone
• Competitive pay rates with performance-based commission
• US phone number and business email provided
• Consistent hours and stable income
• Fully remote work – operate from home or anywhere in the world
• Eliminate commuting and reclaim your time
• Work with long-term clients and build meaningful professional relationships
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing team
• Supportive and inclusive company culture that values diversity and individual growth

If you’re driven, resourceful, and excited about helping influential voices reach larger audiences, we want to hear from you. This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to make a real impact alongside a team that’s shaping the future of thought leadership and speaking strategy.

PR Account Manager
Must be able and willing to write content and pitch to journos

Job description

Magna Carta Reputation Management Consultants Cape Town, one of South Africa's most award winning and established PR firms, is looking for a stellar PR Account Manager to join the PR team in Cape Town to work on leading South African brands in the corporate space.

This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless execution of PR campaigns and client servicing, directly impacting the success of high-profile accounts.

We’re looking for someone who has a demonstrable track record in traffic management, project management, management of traditional and social media, writing, media relations, reporting as well as client liaison skills. You will be working on-site alongside the Senior PR account director and the broader team, and reporting to the senior PR account director, and MD.

Key attributes

• A self-starter and independent worker
• Thoughtful with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Highly organised and attentive to small details
• A knack for working with data / reporting
• Must be able to write content – short form and long form (social media copy, press releases, interview pitches etc).
li>Strong media relations skills in the corporate / business media space
• Curious (loves to learn, broad general knowledge and love for media)
• Open to feedback
• Would be described as a strong communicator, highly collaborative and considers themselves a team player
• Innovative and loves to improve things
• Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, Word PPT etc.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence in dealing with colleagues, clients and others / must be emotionally mature

Tasks and responsibilities

• Play the role of traffic management/project manager for the team: create detailed schedules, update status reports, set deadlines at each stage of the project, and ensure that work is distributed equally and fairly between writers and PR consultants.
• Develop monthly social media calendars within deadline
• Manage social media communities and upload approved social media posts and content, flag when there are complaints ahead of time.
• Write press releases and interview motivations, seek approval. Manage the approval process with client.
• Distribute content and secure regular media coverage. Develop and maintain media relationships.
• Report on PR efforts and ensure that reports (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) are concise, accurate and presentable
• Client service requirement.
• Team management of junior staff – together with SAD.
li>Proofread emails for clarity, grammar and spelling to clients
• Ensure prompt and accurate communication with clients
• Manage the content management system
• Manage the supplier payment process

Skills

• Strong project management skills/ traffic management skills
• Highly organised, self-disciplined and process driven
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to analyse data and the news agenda for insights (ability to identify social conversations/triggers/zeitgeist and hot topics – must naturally be curious and have a love for reading / staying informed)
li>Entrepreneurial skills with the ability to identify the client's opportunities and threats

• Excellent verbal and writing ability, including copywriting and editing, and proficiency in English
• Outstanding people skills
• Basic financial management skills (Manage the CE and freelance invoicing system e.g. Chase)
• Database management skills
• Demonstrated social media skills including community management, and posting of content on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Requirements

• Proven experience in account management in a PR agency (3 – 4 years);
li>Must have a degree either in communication, journalism, PR or marketing or related field.
• Proven experience working on corporate PR clients (NOT consumer)
• Media relations with business / corporate / financial media – pitching and securing coverage
li>Preparing clients reports and presentations (2- 3 years)

Minimum qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification (such as BCom, BA, BSoc Science or BTech) in Marketing, Journalism, Communication, PR or a relevant field

National Senior Certificate

Our dynamic strategic communications firm is looking for a new account manager to work on a range of accounts for a 12-month period.

You will be part of a high-performance team whose mission is to elevate our clients’ communications capabilities through bold, proactive, imaginative engagement strategies and powerful, consistent storytelling, all in the name of driving reputation and revenue.

As part of our team, you will be expected to be an independent thinker with good critical analysis skills and exceptional project management capability.

Responsibilities

Media relations

• Secures unique placements using media outreach (phone and email pitching)
• Provides social media/competitive intel report and creative ideas/pitch concepts
• Monitors trend/industry news for client coverage and clips placements for team review
• Researches and builds influencer and media lists

Account management

• Liaise with clients and act as a link between client and account team
• Participate in brainstorming meetings and workshops
• Assists with research projects
• Track media coverage and update activity reports
• Project management
• Actively problem-solve against account and team requirement 
• Promptly respond to client issues

Writing/editing

• Drafts press material, creative pitches, strategy docs, and other client communication

Required

• 2 – 4 years of working experience with an agency or corporate PR team
• Excellent understanding of both the online and offline news/media/information environment
• A network of media and influencer contacts
• An entrepreneurial mindset and independent thinker
• Post-matric diploma or degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work well under pressure and commit to deadlines
• Strategic thinker and project manager
• Have excellent people skills and intuitive to customer’s business needs.
• Be well-groomed and presentable
• The ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent computer/tech skills

As a Mid-Senior PR Account Manager, you'll take the reins on projects, building relationships with clients and media, driving creative strategies, and managing execution. You’ll bring a unique balance of strategy, creativity, and detail-orientation to every task.

Why Join?

Award-Winning Team – Work alongside a talented team known for creative campaigns and headline-grabbing work.

Cape Town Vibes – Be inspired daily by the energy of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Growth Opportunities – Play a key role in high-impact campaigns for exciting brands across industries.

Your Daily Adventures Will Include :

1. Client Liaison Extraordinaire: Building and nurturing client relationships, becoming their go-to for all things PR and communications.
2. Media Magic: Developing media strategies, securing press coverage, and managing media relations.
3. Creative Campaigner: Crafting imaginative pitches and leading campaigns that capture attention and align with clients' goals.
4. Project Maestro: Juggling multiple projects, managing timelines, and coordinating with teams to keep campaigns on track.
5. Trend Tracker: Staying in-the-know about industry trends to keep clients at the cutting edge.

What You Bring

• 3+ years in PR, preferably with agency experience.
• A strategic mind with a flair for storytelling.
• Strong media relations and an established network.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
• A proactive, team-spirited approach with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Perks of the Position

• Hybrid work – two days per week to work from home
• Flexi hours (7:30-15:30 / 8-16 / 9-17)
• 21 days holiday leave
• Travel allowance also provided
• A great people culture with monthly staff/team building, training, and development
• A supportive, collaborative team that celebrates wins and learns from every challenge
• An opportunity to work on high-profile brands and campaigns that make a difference

The Communications Manager ensures effective, consistent communications across TFG, aligning with organisational standards and protocols. As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Communications, this role develops and refines communication templates, advises on optimal communication approaches, and manages a team of Communication Consultants to maintain clarity and efficiency across all channels. Acting as the gatekeeper for the communications roadmap and calendar, the Manager resolves scheduling conflicts and prioritises communications to best support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Communications Execution and Quality Control

1. Lead a team of Communication Consultants, ensuring all communication support aligns with TFG’s standardised processes and meets established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency across all channels.
2. Ensure strict adherence to TFG’s communication standards, working closely with stakeholders to drive compliance and support successful campaign execution.
3. Act as an SME for complex communication requests, providing guidance to team members and other departments struggling with specific messaging, language, or tone, and supporting effective communication campaign delivery.
4. Develop and facilitate sign-off for standards, best practices, and templates for Operations-related communications to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with TFG’s objectives.
5. Design and facilitate approval of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for communication processes, proposing new SLAs or modifications to existing ones to enhance communication effectiveness and responsiveness.
6. Act as the gatekeeper for the communications roadmap and calendar, resolving scheduling conflicts, prioritising timing, and aligning all communications with business needs.
7. Monitor and analyse communication trends and adherence levels, identifying areas for improvement, liaising with the relevant parties (e.g. Change team, Snr Manager: HR Operations, Retail Operations Hub, Head Office departments) and implementing targeted adjustments to address any gaps in process or execution.

Team Management and Resource Coordination

1. Manage the performance and development of Communication Consultants, providing support and direction to ensure quality and timeliness in delivery.
2. Coordinate resource allocation within Synergy and Yoobic, ensuring effective use of resources and meeting communication timelines.
3. Regularly assess team capacity to align resources with communication priorities and operational requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration and SME Support

1. Act as the primary contact for the Retail Operations Hub and key stakeholders with matters pertaining to escalated or expedited communications, offering guidance on communication-related queries and operational challenges.
2. Collaborate with senior leaders and department heads to reinforce communication protocols and address practices that may disrupt established standards.

Continuous Improvement and Data-Driven Insights

1. Use data analytics to monitor adherence, identify trends, and evaluate communication effectiveness, addressing any gaps in understanding or compliance.
2. Drive improvement initiatives to refine communication processes, minimize information overload, and improve efficiency.

Project Engagement as a Communications SME

1. Provide SME input on relevant projects, advising on communication requirements, processes, and best practices. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate communication needs into project planning, supporting alignment with TFG’s operational goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Degree or equivalent
2. 5 - 7 years working experience within a Communications environment
3. 1 - 3 years' experience working in a project delivery context advantageous
4. 2 - 3 years change and communication management in retail advantageous
5. Experience working with leaders/stakeholders at all levels in an organisation
6. Experience in project planning
7. Process facilitation experience

Skills:

1. Customer service / passionate about user employee experience
2. Excellent interpersonal skills
3. Excellent communication and business writing skills
4. A dynamic and solution driven work approach with high service delivery
5. Ability to work in fast paced environments and manage multiple projects
6. Ability to analyse and interpret data
7. Ability to prioritise and manage group wide projects
8. Sound judgement and decision making
9. TFG Brand Ambassador
10. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
11. Ability to use different communication channels and tools

Behaviours:

1. Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
2. Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
3. Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
4. Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
5. Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
6. Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
7. Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
8. Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

The human resources team strive to create the best experience for all employees throughout the organisation, focusing on people and culture. This team is responsible for talent acquisition, on-boarding, performance management, development, career progression, employee relations and remuneration.

1. Job Identification 6792
2. Job Category Human Resources
3. Posting Date 03/24/2025, 02:02 PM
4. Apply Before 04/30/2025, 02:01 PM
5. Job Schedule Full time
6. Job Shift Day
7. Locations 36 Jenkinson Street, Parow East, 7500, ZA