Digital Communications Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Impactful mission

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Communications Manager to lead and evolve our online presence for a global audience. This remote role focuses on developing a comprehensive digital strategy, creating compelling content, and driving engagement across social media, email, and the website.

You'll manage campaigns, track analytics, and collaborate with distributed teams to maximize impact for our mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Digital Communications/manager role or similar.
• Strong portfolio of successful online campaigns.
• Experience working remotely and collaborating with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic digital communication plan across platforms.
• Create engaging content (text, images, video) for online channels.
• Grow and manage social media presence, build community engagement.
• Oversee website content and SEO optimization to improve visibility.
• Analyze metrics and campaign performance to guide improvements.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

SEO

Email marketing

Writing & storytelling

Tools

Google Analytics

CMS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading non-profit organization, is looking for an innovative Digital Communications Manager to lead their online presence from anywhere. This role is essential for enhancing our client's visibility, engaging a global audience, and driving support for their crucial mission. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive digital communication strategy across various platforms. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled digital strategist who is passionate about social impact and thrives in a remote work environment, ready to shape the narrative and reach of our client's work for the Western Cape and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic digital communication plan, including content strategy, social media engagement, and email marketing.
• Create compelling and engaging digital content (text, images, videos) tailored for various online platforms.
• Manage and grow our client's social media presence, fostering community interaction and brand advocacy.
• Oversee the organization's website content, ensuring it is up-to-date, engaging, and optimized for search engines.
• Analyze digital marketing metrics and campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Digital Communications Manager or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful online campaigns.
• Expertise in social media management, content creation, SEO, and email marketing strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
• Experience with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and CMS platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting, collaborating seamlessly with distributed teams to achieve organizational goals in the Western Cape region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, reflective of extensive experience and remote work flexibility.
• The ability to work remotely, offering a flexible work-life balance.
• Opportunity to significantly contribute to a mission-driven organization with global reach.
• Access to professional development resources and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Be a key player in shaping the digital voice and impact of our client's important work.