Communications Officer - Remote

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget for培训和

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Communications Officer to join a fully remote team supporting operations across the Western Cape. You will develop and implement strategies to boost brand awareness, engage stakeholders, and promote impact.

The role focuses on content creation, social media management, and consistent messaging across platforms, with an emphasis on social good within a distributed work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Proven experience in communications, public relations, or content creation, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and digital marketing best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans across digital and traditional channels.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence, fostering community interaction.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to inquiries from journalists and the public.
• Collaborate with program teams to highlight successes and communicate impact.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and results-oriented Communications Officer to join their fully remote team, supporting operations across the Western Cape. This role is essential for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance brand awareness, engage stakeholders, and promote the organization's mission and impact. You will be responsible for creating compelling content across various platforms, managing social media channels, and ensuring consistent messaging. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned communications professional who thrives in a distributed work environment and is passionate about using their skills for social good.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans across digital and traditional channels.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence, fostering community interaction.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to inquiries from journalists and the public.
• Collaborate with program teams to highlight successes and communicate impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in communications, public relations, or content creation, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and digital marketing best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• A dynamic and supportive virtual team environment focused on making a difference.