Remote Senior Communications Strategist for Community Impact

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 client, a non-profit focused on community development, seeks a Senior Communications Specialist for a fully remote role with ties to Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead strategic plans to amplify impact and manage multi-channel communications.

The role requires storytelling excellence, strong media relations, and ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Travel to events may be required occasionally as part of outreach and partnership building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or a similar role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for varied audiences.
• Strong understanding of digital channels, social media marketing, and content creation.
• Experience in media relations and building positive relationships with journalists.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Experience with non-profit organizations or community initiatives is a plus.
• Understanding the mission and challenges in the Eastern Cape context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters, and reports
• Manage media relations including press releases and inquiries
• Oversee digital presence with website updates and social media
• Develop campaigns to raise awareness in Queenstown area and beyond
• Support internal communications to keep staff informed
• Monitor effectiveness and provide analysis and recommendations
• Assist in crisis communication planning
• Translate complex information into accessible messages for diverse audiences
• Represent the organization at public forums and events, with occasional travel

Skills

Strategic communications

Content development

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Remote work

Education

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

Tools

Social media platforms

CMS

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 client, a non-profit focused on community development, seeks a Senior Communications Specialist for a fully remote role with ties to Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead strategic plans to amplify impact and manage multi-channel communications.

The role requires storytelling excellence, strong media relations, and ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Travel to events may be required occasionally as part of outreach and partnership building.