Communications Executive

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a Communications Executive to shape and execute strategies that elevate the organization’s public profile and stakeholder engagement. You will manage media relations, develop compelling content, and ensure consistent brand messaging across platforms in a hybrid work setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field and a minimum of four years in a communications or PR role, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a communications or PR role.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations, content creation, and strategic communication planning.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using communication tools and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage media relations, including pitching stories and responding to inquiries.
• Create engaging content for press releases, social media, website, and internal communications.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze performance, providing reports and insights.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent brand voice and messaging.
• Support the planning and execution of communication campaigns and events.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Strategic communications

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and articulate Communications Executive to join their team in East London. This role is integral to shaping and executing effective communication strategies that enhance the organization's public profile and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for managing media relations, developing compelling content, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across various platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional to make a significant impact within the Eastern Cape business environment, offering a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage media relations, including pitching stories and responding to inquiries.
• Create engaging content for press releases, social media, website, and internal communications.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze performance, providing reports and insights.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent brand voice and messaging.
• Support the planning and execution of communication campaigns and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a communications or PR role.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations, content creation, and strategic communication planning.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using communication tools and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote and office flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• A dynamic work environment fostering professional growth in East London.