Communications Officer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Communications Officer to manage external communications and raise the public profile for a charitable organization. The role is fully remote, enabling you to craft messages, manage media relations, and ensure consistent brand storytelling from anywhere.

You will develop and implement multi-channel strategies, create press content, monitor impact, and collaborate with a remote team to advance the mission for Sandton-area needs and broader

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Communications Officer, Public Relations Specialist, or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of media relations, digital communication channels, and content creation best practices.
• Proficiency in using communication and content management tools.
• A passion for the mission of charitable organizations and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting, with an understanding of the needs within Sandton and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to raise awareness of the organization's work and impact.
• Create engaging content for various platforms, including press releases, website copy, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Manage media relations, respond to media inquiries, and cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials and channels.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize reach and engagement.

Skills

Communications

Public relations

Editing

Storytelling

Media relations

Content creation

Remote work

Tools

CMS

Media monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Communications Officer to manage their external communications and enhance their public profile. Operating in a fully remote capacity, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies across various channels. Your role will involve crafting compelling messages, managing media relations, and ensuring consistent brand messaging to support our client's mission and outreach efforts. This is an ideal position for a skilled communicator who is passionate about making a difference and eager to leverage their expertise from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to raise awareness of the organization's work and impact.
• Create engaging content for various platforms, including press releases, website copy, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Manage media relations, respond to media inquiries, and cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials and channels.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize reach and engagement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Communications Officer , Public Relations Specialist, or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of media relations, digital communication channels, and content creation best practices.
Proficiency in using communication and content management tools.
• A passion for the mission of charitable organizations and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting, with an understanding of the needs within Sandton and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development in communications and public relations.
• Play a key role in shaping the public perception of a vital charitable organization.
• A dynamic and collaborative remote team environment focused on innovation and social impact.