96 Media Relations jobs in Gauteng

Job Summary

The Head: Media Relations and Issues Management is a senior leadership role, that reports into the Managing Executive Group Communications, and is responsible for setting, enabling and driving the organisation’s media engagement strategy and managing reputational risk through proactive and reactive communications. This role is pivotal in positioning the organisation positively in the public domain, building trusted media relationships, and leading strategic responses to complex issues and crises. The role drives functional strategy integration and sets standards for media relations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute communications strategies that support the Absa Group strategy; the CEO Office; the AGL Exco and Board – this includes both tactical communications in line with business operations and reputation management issues, as well as proactive communications to effectively position these stakeholders in line with the corporate ambition and in partnership with Group Public Relations.
• Provide strategic, issue and crisis communication advice (reputation management) - including formal and informal scanning (communication, customer and environmental insights) and issues identification, monitoring, and redress.

• Working closely with Group Public Relations and Corporate Communications to develop communications initiatives that will effectively position Absa Group, the CEO and the Group leadership in the market, in line with the respective focus areas as outlined in the Group strategy.
• Represent the Group on relevant industry bodies, to influence and shape the landscape of communications practice on the African continent.

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of competitor media relations/PR/thought leadership activity – to ensure Group Communications and Corporate Affairs leadership are kept abreast of market activity and opportunities to enhance the Group’s voice and distinctiveness in the market.
• Provide thought leadership to the Corporate Affairs teams, as well as communications practitioners across the Group – to ensure the community is equipped to effectively deliver world class communications activity (innovation, new methods, new channels etc.)

• Design and implementation of Absa’s media relations policy, standards, strategy, framework and governance oversight.
• Develop and embed a differentiated, robust and consistent group-wide media relations expertise that utilises best-in-class approaches and embeds Absa’s desired media relations framework and approach.
• Design and implement robust media data analysis and insights generation to facilitate data-driven proactive and reactive media responses using strategic intelligence
• Provide Media Relations subject matter expertise and advisory to business and key stakeholders in support of the Group Communications strategy

• Understand the control measures applicable to the role through reading the Code of Conduct and other training allocated. Where responsible for risks and controls ensure that these are appropriate and fit for purpose.
• All mandatory training completed to deadline and understood within given timescales.
• Where applicable, all key risks identified, tracked, logged and managed as per the Risk Framework procedures.
• Where applicable, all key controls to have identified owners, with audit trail of regular review and maintenance together with supporting records.
• Where applicable, all risk events (incidents) or control failures to be escalated, investigated, reported and fixed at root cause to prevent reoccurrence.

• Develop and sustain a high performing team in line with Absa’s desired culture, people management practices, standards and target colleague experience, including effective coaching, development, performance management and engagement.
• Establish and maintain a succession plan for key roles in your team in line with Absa’s talent management practices.

• Strategic agility and sound judgment under pressure.
• Business Acumen
• Customer focus
• Results orientation
• Problem solving and issues management
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• High emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Media-savvy with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Commercial acumen
• Innovation
• Inspirational people leadership
• Collaboration and Influencing

• B Degree in related field NQF 8
• 10+ years of strong communications experience
• 8 years in a multinational corporate communications environment
• Solid existing journalist/media relations experience and relationships
• 5years leading and managing diverse and remote teams
• Strong crisis/issues management experience
• Working in complex matrix environments
• Pan African experience
• Flexibility in working after hours and/or over weekends

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Communication Studies and Language (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Overview

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At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients. AKQA Johannesburg are looking for a Senior Media Specialist to join our growing team, working a late-shift schedule (2 PM - 10 PM SAST). This senior role is designed to strengthen our global coverage and better align with international client time zones. As a key strategic partner in performance marketing, you’ll support client engagements, lead campaign execution, and ensure seamless delivery across multiple paid media channels.

• Partner closely with the Media Director to support and grow global client relationships.
• Lead or support client calls scheduled during later South African hours.
• Represent the team in cross-regional meetings with AKQA studios and global clients.
• Develop and oversee end-to-end performance marketing strategies across Google Ads, Meta, Programmatic, and other paid media platforms.
• Lead media planning, forecasting, execution, and optimization of campaigns to deliver measurable results.
• Analyze and report on campaign performance, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across creative, media, and strategy.
• Define and track performance KPIs, ensuring ongoing optimization and achievement of client goals.

• Demonstrated success in planning, executing, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns.
• Deep understanding of paid media platforms, bidding strategies, and digital marketing trends.
• Skilled in using analytics tools to evaluate performance and guide strategic decisions.
• Strong project management abilities with proven success in managing cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; able to lead discussions and present strategies confidently.
• Experience working with global clients and accommodating international time zones is a plus.

Explore our extensive range of benefits here. We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management, Advertising, and Design

• Design Services

Overview

A global, award-winning Paid Media agency, is seeking an enthusiastic, analytical, and highly organized Paid Media Specialist to join their team in South Africa. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract , with the possibility of becoming a permanent position. As a market leader, they are known for their expertise in delivering successful paid media campaigns across a diverse portfolio of international brands. They offer a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative culture where innovation is key.

This role requires a thorough understanding of Paid Social platforms (Meta, X, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, and LinkedIn) and Google Ads (Search & Display). You will be responsible for running paid media campaigns from start to finish, including setup, optimization, and reporting. If you are passionate about performance-based marketing and are ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

• Media Planning: Provide audience size estimates, campaign volume projections, and KPI forecasts based on historical performance.
• Creative Quality Assurance (QA): Review creative assets to ensure they meet platform and campaign requirements.
• Campaign Setup: Ensure all campaign setups comply with the brief and assist with the QA of colleagues' work.
• Campaign Management & Optimization: Oversee budget pacing and optimize campaign performance post-launch. Participate in bi-weekly In-Flight Optimisations (IFO).
• Reporting: Deliver accurate post-campaign reports that reflect platform-achieved results and compare results against previous weeks.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Grow and maintain an excellent working relationship with all points of contact within the agency.

• Understanding of Paid Social (Meta, X, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn) and Google Ads (Search & Display).
• Previous experience running paid media campaigns from loading to optimizing and reporting.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an international team.
• A strong focus on campaign strategy, implementation, and reporting.

Salary: R 45 000,00 to R 50 000,00 CTC per month (depending on experience)

Location: Johannesburg OR Cape Town (Hybrid - 3 x per week in-office)

Note: This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Marketing
• Industries: Marketing Services and Advertising Services

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Publicis is a global leading full-service digital, shopper, data and media agency, delivering best-in-class strategy, creative, and technology as part of a Global network. We work with some of the country’s leading brands. We are experts in the full range of digital disciplines including web, mobile, social, Google, CRM and data.

The agency is young, dynamic and growing rapidly and we are constantly looking for great digital professionals who really want to make a major impact on the digital landscape.

We are seeking an experienced digital Paid Media Specialist to drive innovative and highly effective digital marketing executions for our clients.

Devise and implement PPC strategies across a number of assigned client accounts and manage the campaigns in accordance with these strategies.

Manage the day-to-day activities of these accounts including technical changes, analyzing and drawing insight from third-party analytics data and implementing innovative management techniques to maximize campaign performance.

Develop a strong understanding of the products, competition, industry, marketing goals and objectives of each of your clients.

Confidence to manage agency relationships with client service and drive increased performance.

• Keep up to date with paid search advertising trends, techniques and industry related software.
• Conduct detailed competitor research.
• Conduct extensive keyword research, analyze and test keyword performance across multiple channels with multiple campaigns.
• Set up and run paid search campaigns including writing adverts, bid management, advert placement and ongoing optimization across various channels.
• Utilize bid management tools and data modeling to maximize the effectiveness of PPC campaigns.
• Monitor keyword bids and daily/monthly budget caps.
• Report on quality scores, impressions, click-through rates and other account metrics.
• Collaborate with agency team to ensure all activity is complementary.
• Conduct A/B testing to improve landing pages, ad copy, keywords, bids.
• Optimize campaigns to improve client ROI.
• Create audiences and target them appropriately in relevant campaigns.
• Identify macro and micro conversions and create conversion tracking for those areas.
• Create campaigns on Search, GDN and YouTube.
• Monitor campaign results, analyze key metrics, optimize click-through and conversion rates and create and review daily, weekly, monthly reports for clients.
• Build relationships with external representatives from Google, Facebook, etc.
• Provide recommendations on strategy execution, keyword opportunities, campaign structuring and other facets of paid search in accordance with client goals.
• Participate in client monthly status meetings.

• 4 years’ experience in a Search environment / Search Campaign Manager.
• Experience in managing big budget campaigns R1M+ a month.
• Strong grasp of numbers – analytically minded.
• Performance driven / focused.
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives.
• Ability to write comprehensive insights.
• Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• The ability to work well in a team as well as independently and responsibly.
• A passion for the online industry.
• A true paid search enthusiast!
• Comfortable with data analysis and particularly strong on Excel.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certified in Google Ads – including Search, display, video, Google Shopping & Mobile.
• Certified in Google Analytics.
• GMP (Willing to up skill).
• Google Tag Manager (Willing to up skill).
• Google data studio reporting design.

MINDSET

• A can-do, will-do, win-win attitude.
• First class organisational and people skills.
• Innovative and ground breaking ideas to help grow the clients business.
• Avid learner.
• Energetic.
• Self-starting.
• Team player.
• Confident.
• Well presented.
• Progressive.
• Forward thinking.
• Adaptable.
• Technology savvy.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and be an industry leader.

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and versatile Social Media Specialist to support and grow the digital presence of senior GIC executives. This role is key to positioning the executives as a credible voice and thought leader in the infrastructure and construction industry through engaging, consistent, and high-quality content across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is a sharp content creator with strong storytelling ability, excellent English writing skills, and an eye for detail. You’ll need to be confident producing multimedia content—photos, videos, and written copy—often on the move. This is a hands-on, creative role with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Content Creation & Strategy

• Develop, plan, and execute social media content (text, images, video) across multiple platforms, ensuring it aligns with brand voice and company goals.
• Build and maintain a forward-looking content calendar.
• Write and edit opinion pieces, short articles, blogs, captions, and video scripts.
• Repurpose content across channels to maximise visibility and engagement.

Audience Engagement

• Interact with followers, respond to comments/messages, and foster an engaged online community.
• Address customer service issues when appropriate and track public sentiment.

Campaign Management

• Create and implement organic and paid social media campaigns to support brand awareness, engagement, and acquisition goals.
• Ensure campaign content reflects the executive’s tone, values, and positioning as a thought leader.

Performance & Analytics

• Track and report on social media KPIs and campaign performance.
• Use insights to refine strategies and improve future content.

On-the-Move Content Support

• Travel with the executive as needed to document events, appearances, and interactions.
• Capture and publish real-time, high-quality visuals and videos.
• Adapt quickly and work under pressure in dynamic environments.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the executive’s office, marketing, PR, design, and customer care teams.
• Coordinate with external partners, media, and influencers.
• Ensure alignment between the executive’s personal brand and GIC’s overall messaging.

Requirements

• 3–6 years' experience in social media management, executive communications, or content strategy.
• Excellent command of written English, with strong editing and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to shoot, edit, and publish photo and video content independently.
• Solid grasp of social media trends, digital platforms, and analytics tools.
• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting quickly to changing priorities.
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders and representing a high-level brand.
• Must reside in Gauteng, preferably in Centurion, Pretoria, Midrand or Johannesburg.

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Paid Media Specialist and play a crucial role in driving digital commerce success for our clients. You'll leverage your 2-4 years of experience and deep understanding of paid media (SEM, Paid Social) and SEO best practices to create, manage, and optimise high-performing advertising campaigns. Working closely with clients and senior consultants, you'll ensure strategies are executed effectively and contribute to our clients' growth.

• Develop and execute comprehensive paid media strategies (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads) aligned with client goals.
• Conduct in-depth keyword research and trend analysis to optimise SEM campaigns.
• Manage and optimise Google Merchant Center for e-commerce clients.
• Analyse campaign performance data using Google Analytics and other tools, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Create and manage social media content calendars and campaigns.
• Generate detailed performance reports and present findings to clients and internal teams.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in paid media and SEO.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients regarding marketing opportunities, strategy development, and budget management.

• Keyword analysis and trend analysis on SEM campaigns.
• Google Ads, Meta Ads and LinkedIn Ads setup and monitoring.
• Google Merchant Centre optimisations and troubleshooting.
• Monitoring and analysis using Google Suite tools. Creating social media content calendars.

• A relevant Bachelor's Degree in marketing
• 2-4 years of experience in the field
• An in-depth understanding of Google Ad Words, Google Analytics, and data analysis
• Retail and/or B2B experience would be beneficial
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Fast-learning and ability to work under pressure
• Strategic thinker who offers creative solutions and ideas, with the ability to translate and communicate data into actionable items
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Opportunity to work on some of South Africa’s top retail brands
• Huge exposure to international developers, design experts, project managers, and development processes
• Opportunity to manage complex projects in a booming industry (e-commerce)

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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Lead and enhance Ford's social media presence, targeting brand favourability and sales lead generation. Develop and implement a strategic social media plan to meet key marketing goals. Create engaging content, oversee campaigns, and analyze data to ensure Ford SA's vibrant online image. Work with internal teams and external agencies for cohesive social media content. Use creative, analytical, and communication skills, fueled by a passion for social media, to engage Ford enthusiasts and potential customers, building a community of brand advocates and steering discussions about our products.

1. Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with Ford South Africa's marketing goals.
2. Create engaging content for various social media platforms to foster audience engagement and community growth.
3. Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and direct mentions of the Ford brand.
4. Collaborate within Marketing and with other internal skill teams to create cohesive messaging across all platforms.
5. Manage social media campaigns, budgeting, and analytics to maximize ROI.
6. Devise agile tactical executions based on trending topics that would positively influence brand favourable opinion and consideration.
7. Identify threats and opportunities in user generated content on social platforms relevant to Ford, including audience profiling, topical conversations, or questions.
8. Support all product launches, marketing events, and sponsorships by creating awareness and engagement content on our social channels.

1. Ensure brand consistency in voice, messaging, and aesthetics across all digital content and social media posts.
2. Provide regular reports on social media performance, insights, and growth opportunities.
3. Manage the agency-based community managers, customer relations centre (CRC) agents, and public relations (PR) team to respond promptly and diplomatically to customer inquiries and comments on social media platforms.

1. Work closely within the Marketing team to align social media strategies with overall marketing campaigns and objectives.
2. Liaise with external agencies and partners as required, to develop and implement social media initiatives.

1. Qualification in Marketing Communications or related field
2. 3+ years of experience in social media management, preferably in the automotive or a related industry.
3. Proven track record of creating and implementing social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
4. Familiarity with CRM software and customer service platforms would be advantageous. Valid South African driver's licence and willingness to travel to after-hours marketing events to represent the brand.

1. Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok)
2. Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and SEO strategies.
3. Ability to analyze data and provide insights using analytics tools.
4. Solid understanding of how each social media platform works and how to optimize content for engagement on each of the respective platforms.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to work cross-functionally and with regional social team.
2. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
3. Strong organizational and project management skills.

1. Adaptability to rapidly changing environments and trends.
2. Passion for the automotive industry and the Ford brand.
3. Team player with the ability to work independently.
4. Curious and meticulously detail-oriented.

1. Proficiency in English.
2. Additional South African languages (e.g., Zulu, Afrikaans) would be a benefit.

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Position Overview:

Are you a storytelling, visually driven marketer who thrives on bringing brands to life through video? Do you have a knack for producing scroll-stopping, high-quality content that makes people stop mid-feed and say, “I want to be there”?

The Springs Resort, the #1 Hot Springs & Spa Resort destination as voted by USA TODAY, is looking for an experienced and passionate Social Media Specialist to lead our video-forward content creation across social media, Meta ads, website, and other marketing channels. This is a hands-on creative role: shooting, editing, strategizing, while also engaging directly with our online audience and supporting the marketing team with campaigns, special events, and day-to-day needs. You’ll report to the Marketing Manager and help tell a brand story people can feel.

Requirements

Work Environment & Schedule

• Location: On-site position at The Springs Resort, Pagosa Springs, CO
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday with occasional evening/weekend work during on-property events for content needs. Weekend and Holiday comment and engagement monitoring.
• Work Split: 50% field work (shooting content around resort), 50% office-based editing and strategy
• Team Environment: Join a collaborative 3-person marketing team in a creative, fast-paced setting

Video-Forward Content Creation:

• Concept, film, and edit short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook.
• Develop and adapt creative ads for Meta, testing and optimizing them to meet campaign goals.
• Capture authentic, in-the-moment resort experiences through both planned shoots and agile, on-the-fly content creation.
• Repurpose video for multiple channels, including email, website, and print.
• Plan and execute a monthly content marketing plan & strategy, focused on achieving monthly KPIs.
• Set short-term goals for content initiatives to align with the resort's branding and marketing objectives.
• Undertake content marketing initiatives to achieve business targets, covering content conception to completion.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to produce high-quality content, emphasizing the resort experience and offerings.
• Strategize robust content generation plans and tactics for resort events and activities.

Content Curation:

• Maintain an organized content management system for various content pieces, including photos.
• Curate and deliver engaging, high-quality content regularly for various social platforms, including social media.
• Use effective copywriting practices, including drafting, editing, proofreading, and updating written content.

Multimedia Production:

• Align web, social, video, and print content for consistency and quality.
• Prepare content for various channels, ensuring a strong web presence and utilizing light media editing and graphic design skills for photo, video, and graphic content.
• Manage professional photography, video shoots, and deliverables to capture the essence of the resort experience.

Social Media Management:

• Achieve organic social media metrics for growth, managing and strategizing social media platforms to enhance the resort's online presence.
• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and tags to foster guest relationships and maintain a positive brand presence.
• Stay ahead of trends, platform updates, and competitor activity to keep content fresh and engaging.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate with marketing, resort teams, and event teams to align content creation with broader business goals.
• Work closely with influencers and partners to amplify the resort's presence in the digital space.

Influencer Partnerships:

• Identify, vet, and manage relationships with influencers and content creators who align with our brand.
• Coordinate visits, content deliverables, and cross-promotion opportunities.
• Track influencer performance and integrate their content into broader campaigns.

Branding:

• Ensure consistent branding across all content channels and materials to maintain a cohesive and recognizable brand identity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field OR proven experience as a Content Manager or similar role.
• 2+ years of demonstrated social media management with a portfolio showing follower growth and engagement
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficient in multimedia production tools, graphic design, and video editing software (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• Up-to-date with industry trends and tools.
• Experience with social media management and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in website CMS platforms like WordPress, able to edit templates, create new pages, and add optimized content.
• 2+ years of experience with team and task management.

Application Requirements

1. Portfolio Examples: Submit 5-8 examples of your best social media content, including:
   • 3 short-form videos you created (with before/after metrics if available)
   • 1 successful social media campaign you led, based on KPI performance
   • 1 successful social media campaign you led, that you are proud of
   • 3 examples of brand-consistent visual content
2. Resume highlighting relevant social media and content creation experience.
3. Cover Letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the position.
4. References: 3 professional references from previous marketing/social media roles.

• Interview Process:
  1. Initial phone screening (30 minutes)
  2. Interview with Marketing Manager with portfolio review (30 minutes)
  3. Final interview with Marketing Manager and VP of Marketing (60 minutes)
• Start Date: Immediate availability preferred