Communications Director

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Communications Director to lead its remote communications team, shaping and executing the company’s overall strategy, overseeing media relations, internal communications, and digital presence.

This senior role focuses on protecting brand reputation, delivering consistent messaging across all platforms, and mentoring the communications staff in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in senior communications or PR with leadership.
• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated comms strategies.
• Experience in media relations, crisis management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentations, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing digital and social media channels remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with goals.
• Lead media relations, crisis communications, and proactive outreach.
• Oversee internal and external communications for clarity and consistency.
• Manage company's social media and digital channels.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the communications team.
• Monitor public perception and advise leadership on strategic responses.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Remote team leadership

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an accomplished and strategic Communications Director to lead their remote communications team. This senior role will be responsible for shaping and executing the company's overall communication strategy, overseeing media relations, internal communications, and digital presence. You will be instrumental in managing the company's brand reputation, articulating its vision, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced leader to drive the communication efforts of a forward-thinking organization in a fully remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and manage media relations efforts, including crisis communications and proactive outreach.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of internal and external communications, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Manage the company's social media presence and digital communication channels.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the communications team.
• Monitor public perception and media coverage, advising senior leadership on strategic responses.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior communications or public relations role, with proven leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated communication strategies.
• Expertise in media relations, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing diverse communication channels, including digital and social media.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, suitable for a remote leadership role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and autonomous remote work culture.