PR Specialist at Hollywoodbets

Responsibilities

• We have an amazing opportunity for a PR Specialist to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

You Bring:

• Excel – Intermediate.
• Public Relations/Advertising/Marketing.
• Experience writing for the media or within an agency/marketing department environment.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Research trends within PR as well as the gambling industry.
• Assist with brainstorming further strategies to grow the brand’s reputation in the public eye.
• Create a PR Strategy and calendar.
• Present plans and findings to management. 
• Possess the ability to work across a range of media and platforms (print, digital, audio, video). 
• Research our target audience and competitors.
• Build a media database.
• Develop press relationships.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that all requirements are met for PR to be generated around a campaign, event/any relevant company news.
• Invite media and host them at events.
• Generate and distribute press releases to relevant media houses.
• Conduct interviews for video/print/online content.
• Create reports on Hollywoodbets’ reputation in the public eye.
• Manage all PR duties including attending events as well as handling reporting.
• Brief/train employees who will be speaking on behalf of the company regarding expectations and the message they must convey.
• Be able to write in varying tones and styles.
• Draft speeches, MC scripts and presentations.
• Ensure deadlines are met and opportunities are not missed.
• Work with the Transformation Department to get media exposure for all CSI projects.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• High attention to detail
• Market awareness
• Problem solving
• Good communication skills
• Ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
• High sense of accountability towards work

Apply Before 05/06/2026