Overview
Junior PR & Communications Coordinator Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Hollywoodbets
Title: Junior PR & Communications Coordinator
Company: Hollywoodbets
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Responsibilities
Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior PR & Communications Coordinator to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
With Hollywoodbets You Will
Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.
You Bring
- Valid driver’s license
- Excel – Intermediate
- Public Relations/Advertising/Marketing experience
- Experience writing for the media or within an agency/marketing department environment
- Studying towards or have completed a degree in English Studies/Copywriting/Public Relations
A Bonus To Have
- Diploma/Degree
What You’ll Do For The Brand
- Maintaining a carefully compiled Public Relations report.
- Interpreting report data and putting together a well-worded analysis.
- Maintaining a media database.
- Researching trends within communication, PR as well as the betting industry.
- Assisting with brainstorming further strategies to grow the brands' reputation in the public eye.
- Liaising with other departments to ensure that all requirements are in order for publicity to be generated around a campaign, event/any relevant company news.
- Copy checking for various business documents.
- Conducting research in order to help put together campaigns.
- Creating copy for marketing campaigns.
- Interpret briefs into effective content.
- Thorough and meticulous proofreading of written content.
- Writing content, including media releases, internal communications, radio scripts and sponsored content, speeches and presentations.
- Media management – building proactive relationships with media and hosting them at events.
- Attending various company events.
- Ability to write in varying tones and styles.
- Conducting interviews for video/print/online content.
- Ad hoc duties as required.
What You’ll Bring To The Team
- Content writing
- Copy editing
- Media relations
- Data analysis
- Communication strategy
- High attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
- High sense of accountability towards work
So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!
Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.
About Us
Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.
We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.
At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.
The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!
