Permanent - Corporate Marketing and PR Specialist - Midrand - South Africa

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Marketing and PR Specialist to enhance our brand visibility, manage public relations efforts, and support the execution of integrated marketing campaigns. This role is responsible for developing compelling messaging, managing media relations, and ensuring consistent corporate communication across all platforms.

Duties

• Corporate Communications & Branding

  • Develop and maintain consistent corporate messaging and branding across internal and external communications.

  • Craft press releases, executive speeches, internal memos, and other corporate content.

• Public Relations & Media Outreach

  • Build and manage relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.

  • Organize and coordinate press events, interviews, and media briefings.

  • Monitor media coverage and prepare PR performance reports.

• Marketing Campaigns

  • Support the planning and execution of corporate marketing campaigns (online and offline).

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, digital) to ensure campaign alignment.

• Content Creation

  • Develop content for newsletters, social media, website, and thought leadership.

  • Ensure content tone aligns with corporate voice and brand identity.

• Crisis Communication

  • Assist in preparing crisis communication strategies and statements.

  • Serve as a point of contact for external communications during sensitive events.

• Market Research & Reporting

  • Analyze industry trends and competitor activity to inform PR and marketing strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

• 3–5+ years of experience in corporate marketing, PR, or communications roles.

• Proven success in media relations and brand positioning.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and CRM platforms.

• Strong project management and interpersonal communication skills.