Digital Communications Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Ibrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Communications Manager for a fully remote role, supporting the South African digital media landscape. You will craft and execute comprehensive digital strategies, create engaging content, and monitor brand reputation across social media, websites, and email campaigns.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, SEO, and cross‑functional collaboration with distributed teams. A strong track record in digital campaigns and excellent communication skills are

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing, Communications or related field.
• 6+ years experience in digital communications, social media or online marketing.
• Proven track record with measurable digital campaigns.
• Strong writing, editing and visual communication for online audiences.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, and manage digital communication strategies across all online platforms.
• Oversee content for social media, websites, blogs, and emails.
• Monitor online reputation and respond to conversations.
• Analyze metrics and report on performance and ROI.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure brand consistency online.

Conoscenze

Digital marketing strategy

Social media management

Content creation

SEO basics

Analytics (GA)

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing or Communications

Strumenti

CMS (WordPress)

Google Analytics

SEO tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leading force in the Media & PR landscape, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Communications Manager to join their fully remote team. This position is designed for a strategic thinker who can drive online presence, engagement, and brand reputation through innovative digital communication strategies. Operating entirely remotely, this role requires a self-starter with excellent communication and project management skills, able to collaborate effectively across distributed teams. While the company operates nationally, this role is particularly suited for individuals with an understanding of or connection to the South African digital media scene, perhaps previously based in or familiar with areas like Port Elizabeth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive digital communication strategies across all online platforms.
• Oversee and create engaging content for social media channels, company websites, blogs, and email campaigns.
• Manage the company's online reputation, monitor social media conversations, and respond appropriately.
• Analyze digital marketing performance metrics (website traffic, engagement, conversions) and provide regular reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency and effective message dissemination online.
• Identify emerging digital trends and technologies to enhance communication efforts.
• Manage relationships with digital agencies or freelancers as needed.
• Develop and execute paid social media advertising campaigns.
• Ensure all digital content is optimized for search engines (SEO).
• Lead virtual brainstorming sessions for digital campaign ideation and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in digital communications, social media management, or online marketing.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful digital communication strategies with measurable results.
• Expertise in various social media platforms, content management systems (CMS), and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights).
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual communication skills tailored for digital audiences.
• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, and online advertising best practices.
• Experience in managing online reputation and crisis communications in a digital space.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in using collaboration tools for remote team environments (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Asana).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with the South African digital landscape, potentially with connections to regions like Port Elizabeth, is beneficial.

Benefits

• A highly competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Allowance for home office setup and internet costs.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and online training.
• Access to state-of-the‑art digital marketing tools and software.
• A collaborative and inclusive virtual team culture.
• Contribution towards medical aid and a retirement annuity.