Communications Manager - Charity

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Communications Manager for a charitable environmental NGO to lead remote communications and fundraising messaging. You will craft integrated strategies, manage brand, and coordinate digital and traditional channels to engage supporters and raise visibility.

You will work independently in a fully remote environment, partnering with program and fundraising teams to align communications with mission and drive impact through compelling content and timely campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications management or marketing.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling abilities.
• Experience developing and executing integrated communication strategies.
• Proficiency with social media management, CMS, and email marketing platforms.
• Strong media relations knowledge and public affairs understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies across digital and traditional channels.
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage the organization's brand identity and ensure messaging consistency.
• Oversee social media presence and respond to inquiries.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and influencers.
• Analyze communication metrics and report on campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with program and fundraising teams to align communications with goals.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage communications during sensitive situations.

Skills

Content strategy

Storytelling

Social media

Editing

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

CMS

Email marketing platforms

Media relations tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected charity organization focused on environmental advocacy, is seeking a creative and strategic Communications Manager - Charity to lead their remote communications efforts. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies to raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and support fundraising initiatives. You will be responsible for crafting compelling messages across various platforms, managing the organization's brand, and ensuring consistent messaging that reflects our client's mission and values. This is an exciting opportunity to shape public perception and drive engagement for a worthy cause from a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies across digital and traditional channels.
• Create engaging content for the website, social media, email newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage the organization's brand identity and ensure consistency across all communications.
• Oversee social media presence, monitoring engagement and responding to inquiries.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and influencers.
• Analyze communication metrics and provide reports on campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with program and fundraising teams to align communication efforts with organizational goals.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage communications during sensitive situations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in communications management, public relations, or marketing, preferably in the non‑profit sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a knack for crafting compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies.
• Proficiency in social media management tools, content management systems, and email marketing platforms.
• Strong understanding of media relations and public affairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work environment, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dynamic and impactful role within a mission-driven organization.