Remote Digital Communications Specialist

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Global organisation

Professional development resources

Collaborative remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Digital Communications Specialist to craft and execute engaging digital campaigns. You will manage content across social channels, blogs, and email newsletters, while maintaining a strong online brand presence.

Collaboration with marketing, product, and design teams is essential to ensure cohesive messaging. The role offers fully remote work with opportunities to impact international projects and grow professionally within a leading global technology services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in digital communications, social media management, or online content creation.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful digital marketing campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong portfolio of digital content.
• Proficiency with social media management platforms and analytics tools.
• Experience with SEO and content optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage digital communication strategies across online channels.
• Create high-quality digital content including social media posts, blogs, website copy, and newsletters.
• Manage social media profiles, foster engagement, respond to inquiries.
• Monitor trends and analytics, derive actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and design for cohesive messaging.

Skills

Digital campaigns

Content creation

Social media management

Analytics

SEO

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a global leader in technology services and is seeking a talented and driven Remote Digital Communications Specialist to join their expanding team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa, though the role is primarily focused on supporting operations and communications relevant to the Welkom, Free State region and beyond. You will be instrumental in crafting and executing engaging digital communication strategies, managing online brand presence, and driving impactful online campaigns. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a strong understanding of digital platforms, content creation, and audience engagement. This role offers the flexibility and autonomy of remote work coupled with the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage innovative digital communication strategies across various online channels.
• Create compelling and high-quality digital content, including social media posts, blog articles, website copy, and email newsletters.
• Manage the organisation's social media profiles, fostering community engagement and responding to online inquiries.
• Monitor online conversations and trends, identifying opportunities for engagement and brand promotion.
• Analyse digital campaign performance using analytics tools and provide actionable insights for optimisation.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and design teams to ensure cohesive messaging and branding.
• Support the development and execution of the organisation's online PR efforts, including influencer outreach.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing and communication trends, tools, and best practices.
• Manage online advertising campaigns and their effectiveness.
• Contribute to the overall content calendar and digital strategy planning.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in digital communications, social media management, or online content creation.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful digital marketing campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong portfolio of digital content.
• Proficiency with social media management platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Experience with SEO principles and content optimisation for search engines.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and best practices.
• Strong understanding of digital branding and online reputation management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• An annual salary of R .
• This is a fully remote position, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to join a leading global organisation in the tech sector.
• Work on diverse and exciting digital communication projects.
• Contribution to shaping the online presence of the company.
• Access to online professional development resources and training.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Potential for international project involvement.