Communications Specialist - Charity

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Creative environment

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Communications Specialist to lead public storytelling and stakeholder engagement. You will craft content for digital channels, manage social media, and drive campaigns that raise awareness of the organization's impact in the Bloemfontein community.

The role requires a strong writer with experience in digital media, public relations, and charitable sector communications, delivering consistent brand messaging across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong portfolio in communications or marketing with proven work.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and content creation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Create engaging content for social media, website, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage social media channels to increase engagement and reach.
• Build relationships with media contacts and relevant influencers.
• Organize and promote organizational events and campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception, responding as needed.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Media relations

Public speaking

Writing and editing

Education

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

Tools

Content creation software

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and skilled Communications Specialist to enhance their public presence and stakeholder engagement in Bloemfontein . You will be responsible for developing and executing communication strategies across various platforms to raise awareness of the organization's work and impact. This role requires a strong storyteller with expertise in digital media, content creation, and public relations within the charitable sector . Join us and help amplify our message and connect with the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Create engaging content for social media, website, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage the organization's social media channels, increasing engagement and reach.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and relevant influencers.
• Organize and promote organizational events and campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception, responding as needed.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all communication platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in communications or marketing, with a strong portfolio of work.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and content creation software.
• Experience with media relations and public speaking is advantageous.
• A passion for the charitable mission and a commitment to communicating effectively within the Bloemfontein community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to shape the narrative of a meaningful organization.
• Professional development opportunities in communications and marketing.
• A collaborative and creative work environment.
• Make a significant impact through effective communication in Bloemfontein .