Digital Communications Officer - Remote

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to lead and optimize the organization’s online presence from a fully remote setup. You will develop and execute digital strategies, manage social channels, and craft content that highlights impact and reach across digital platforms.

The role emphasizes strong writing, content creation, and analytics, with remote collaboration from anywhere and coordination with teams connected to Randburg.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital marketing, social media management, or online communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Proficiency in social media tools, CMS platforms, and basic graphic design software.
• Strong analytical skills with web analytics experience (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital communication strategies across platforms.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence, creating engaging content (text, image, video).
• Write and edit website content, blog posts, email newsletters, and other digital materials.
• Monitor online conversations, respond to inquiries, and manage the organization's online reputation.
• Analyze website and social media traffic, providing reports on key metrics and insights for improvement.

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media management

Content creation

CMS platforms

Graphic design basics

Web analytics

Remote work

Tools

Social media tools

CMS platforms

Graphic design software

Job description

Our client is searching for an innovative and skilled Digital Communications Officer to lead their online presence, working entirely remotely. This position is vital for enhancing our client's brand visibility, engaging with supporters online, and effectively communicating their impact through digital channels. You will be responsible for developing and executing digital communication strategies, managing social media platforms, and creating compelling content. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, a strong writer, and an expert in digital marketing tools, able to thrive in a fully remote setting and contribute from anywhere, ideally connecting with teams in Randburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital communication strategies across various platforms.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence, creating engaging content (text, image, video).
• Write and edit website content, blog posts, email newsletters, and other digital materials.
• Monitor online conversations, respond to inquiries, and manage the organization's online reputation.
• Analyze website and social media traffic, providing reports on key metrics and insights for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in digital marketing, social media management, or online communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools, CMS platforms, and basic graphic design software.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Full remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the online narrative of a impactful organization.
• Access to online professional development courses and workshops.
• Collaborative virtual team culture focused on innovation and impact.