Communications Officer - Non-Profit

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Vibrant culture

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a dynamic charity focused on social justice, seeks a Communications Officer to raise public awareness and engagement in Paarl, Western Cape. You will develop and implement integrated communication strategies, craft content for websites, newsletters and press releases, and strengthen media relations.

You will manage social media, monitor campaigns, and ensure consistent brand messaging across channels while collaborating with a mission-driven team dedicated to social

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, content creation, and social media management.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies to support organizational goals.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage the organization's social media platforms and foster community interaction.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze campaign effectiveness.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Editing

Storytelling

Public relations

Communication strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic charity focused on advocating for social justice, is looking for a creative and skilled Communications Officer to enhance their public presence and engagement in Paarl . This role is crucial for developing and implementing communication strategies that raise awareness about the organization's work, engage diverse audiences, and promote its mission. You will be responsible for creating compelling content across various platforms, managing social media channels, and strengthening media relations. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your communication expertise to drive meaningful social change within the Western Cape community and beyond, working within a passionate and dedicated team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies to support organizational goals.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage the organization's social media platforms, fostering community interaction.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication campaign effectiveness.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all communication channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in communications, content creation, and social media management.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and public relations principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development support and training opportunities.
• A vibrant and collaborative work culture committed to social impact.
• Chance to shape public perception and support important causes in Paarl .