Communications Officer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Meaningful impact

Professional growth

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Communications Officer for a dynamic charity organization. The role focuses on developing and implementing communication strategies across digital and traditional media to raise awareness and engage stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will excel in content creation, writing, editing, and media outreach, and is comfortable managing social media, newsletters, and press materials from a remote setting within South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, public relations or marketing within non-profit sectors.
• Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills.
• Proficiency in managing social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Strong understanding of media relations and public outreach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies across digital and traditional media.
• Create engaging content for the website, social media platforms, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage social media accounts, fostering community interaction and brand visibility.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to inquiries from journalists and the public.
• Support the development of marketing materials and campaign collateral.

Skills

Communications experience

Public relations

Marketing

Writing

Editing

Content creation

Social media management

Digital tools

Media relations

Public outreach

Remote work independence

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic charity organization, is looking for a creative and strategic Communications Officer to enhance their public profile and engage stakeholders. This role offers a flexible remote working arrangement, allowing you to shape compelling narratives from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies across various platforms to promote our client's mission and impact. This position is ideal for a skilled communicator with a flair for storytelling and a passion for driving positive social change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies across digital and traditional media.
• Create engaging content for the website, social media platforms, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage social media accounts, fostering community interaction and brand visibility.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to inquiries from journalists and the public.
• Support the development of marketing materials and campaign collateral.

Requirements

• Proven experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Proficiency in managing social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Strong understanding of media relations and public outreach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Flexible remote work opportunity.
• Chance to amplify the voice of a meaningful cause.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.