Remote Public Relations Director

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Global health benefits

Home office allowance

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Public Relations Director to lead and shape a global PR strategy from a remote-first position. You will oversee a distributed team, manage high-level media relationships, and guard the company’s reputation across markets, including serving clients in South Africa such as the Kimberley region.

The role requires 10+ years in PR with leadership experience and a track record of delivering global PR initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in public relations with leadership experience.
• Proven track record developing and executing global PR strategies.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global public relations strategy.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of PR professionals.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with national and international media.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution globally.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align PR with business objectives.
• Measure and report on PR campaigns and brand sentiment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Media relations

Crisis communications

Remote team management

Brand storytelling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Remote Public Relations Director to lead and shape their PR strategy across all markets. This senior leadership role is crucial for setting the overall direction of public relations, managing high-level media relationships, and ensuring consistent brand messaging globally. You will oversee a distributed team, drive proactive and reactive communication efforts, and be the primary custodian of the company's reputation. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in a remote-first environment, possesses exceptional communication skills, and is passionate about building impactful brand narratives from anywhere, effectively serving clients across South Africa, including the Kimberley region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global public relations strategy.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of PR professionals, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with top-tier national and international media.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution on a global scale.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align PR initiatives with business objectives.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and overall brand sentiment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in public relations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience developing and executing successful global PR strategies.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and distributed operations.
• Demonstrated success in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Comprehensive global health benefits.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Complete flexibility in working location - fully remote.
• Opportunity to lead PR for a dynamic, growing organization.