Marketing Communications Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to lead our marketing communications strategy in a fully remote role. You will oversee PR, content marketing, social media, and internal communications while aligning with cross‑functional teams across marketing, sales, and product.

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of five years in marketing communications, excellent writing, and a strategic, multi‑channel mindset to shape our external voice and brand storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing communications or a similar role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing integrated communication strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage public relations and social media campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing communication plans to support business objectives.
• Oversee creation and distribution of content across channels including press releases, website copy, blogs, social, and newsletters.
• Manage public relations efforts and relationships with media outlets and influencers.
• Develop and execute social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Ensure brand consistency in all communications and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align strategies.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends and respond proactively.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of campaigns.

Skills

Content marketing

Public relations

Social media management

Copywriting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism

Tools

CMS

Marketing automation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to join their forward-thinking team. This fully remote position requires a skilled professional to develop and execute integrated marketing communication strategies that enhance brand visibility and engagement. You will be responsible for overseeing all communications efforts, including public relations, content marketing, social media, and internal communications. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional writing and editing skills, a strategic understanding of multi‑channel communication, and a proven ability to manage projects effectively in a remote setting. This is a significant opportunity to shape the narrative and external voice of our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing communication plans to support business objectives.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of compelling content across various channels, including press releases, website copy, blog posts, social media updates, and newsletters.
• Manage public relations efforts, building relationships with media outlets and influencers.
• Develop and execute social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Ensure brand consistency in all communications and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, product) to align communication strategies.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, responding proactively as needed.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of marketing communication campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing communications or a similar role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing integrated communication strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage public relations and social media campaigns.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) and marketing automation tools.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
• Experience with media relations and crisis communication is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity, offering significant flexibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Chance to lead strategic communication initiatives for a reputable organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work with a collaborative and supportive remote team.
• Contribute to impactful brand storytelling.