Communications Specialist: Craft Impactful Stories & Media

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Positive community impact

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Creative Communications Specialist to elevate the organization’s public profile and engage diverse stakeholders through compelling messaging across digital media, press releases, and internal communications.

You will craft strategies, manage media relations, and produce content that resonates with communities, while ensuring brand consistency and coordinating with teams to support non-profit initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a portfolio of published work.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and content creation platforms.
• Experience with media monitoring and analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to support organizational goals.
• Create engaging content for social media, website, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage media relations, respond to inquiries, and build relationships with journalists.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, providing insights and recommendations.
• Develop internal communication materials to keep staff and stakeholders informed.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all communication platforms.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media management

Content creation

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Social media tools

Content creation platforms

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Creative Communications Specialist to elevate the organization’s public profile and engage diverse stakeholders through compelling messaging across digital media, press releases, and internal communications.

You will craft strategies, manage media relations, and produce content that resonates with communities, while ensuring brand consistency and coordinating with teams to support non-profit initiatives.