Senior Communications Officer

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Professional development

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a respected non-profit to recruit a Senior Communications Officer in Queenstown. The role focuses on shaping and disseminating the organization's mission, values, and impact across multiple channels in order to engage diverse audiences.

You will lead strategy, develop content, manage media relations, monitor campaigns, and support internal communications while ensuring brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in communications or PR with proven strategy execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong editing/proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies.
• Produce engaging content for website, social media, newsletters, reports, and press releases.
• Manage website and social media with consistent brand voice.
• Build relationships with media and stakeholders.
• Coordinate production of brochures, infographics, and videos.
• Monitor media coverage and report on campaign effectiveness.
• Support event planning and promotion; ensure communication plans.
• Maintain brand guidelines across channels.
• Support internal communications to inform staff.

Skills

Writing & editing

Media relations

Project management

Social media

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

CMS

Social media tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected non-profit organization, is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Communications Officer to lead their communication initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is pivotal in shaping and disseminating the organization's mission, values, and impact to a broad audience. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing, editing, and strategic communication planning skills, with a proven ability to manage diverse communication channels. You will be responsible for enhancing the organization's public profile, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring consistent brand messaging. This position requires a passionate individual committed to making a difference through effective communication. You will be the primary communication strategist for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Create engaging and informative content for various platforms, including website, social media, newsletters, annual reports, and press releases.
• Manage the organization's website content and social media presence, ensuring consistent brand voice and messaging.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Secure positive media coverage and manage media inquiries.
• Coordinate the production of communication materials, including brochures, infographics, and videos.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication campaign effectiveness, providing regular reports.
• Assist in event planning and promotion, ensuring effective communication strategies are in place.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to communication guidelines across all channels.
• Support internal communication efforts to keep staff informed and engaged.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations and content creation for diverse platforms.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and website content management systems (CMS).
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to social impact.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and building relationships is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive annual salary of ZAR, commensurate with experience and contributions. This role is office‑based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , fostering strong team collaboration.

• A comprehensive medical aid scheme is provided.
• Opportunities for professional development and training are supported.
• A retirement savings plan with employer contributions is available.
• Generous paid annual leave and sick leave are standard.

Our client offers a fulfilling work environment dedicated to social impact.