Digital Communications Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Flexible hours

Remote work

Online training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and tech-savvy Digital Communications Specialist to join its fully remote team. You will develop and execute digital strategies, manage social channels, and produce engaging content.

The role emphasizes SEO, content marketing, and analytics, with a remote-first culture that values measurable results and collaboration across marketing and design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in digital marketing or online communications.
• Proven experience managing social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, and content marketing principles.
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• Proficiency in digital analytics tools and CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging digital communication strategies across social media, websites, and email platforms.
• Create, curate, and manage published content (images, video, written) across all digital channels.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and potential engagement opportunities.
• Analyze digital campaign performance metrics and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Manage online communities and respond to comments and user queries.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure brand consistency online.

Skills

Social media management

SEO/SEM

Content creation

Writing & editing

Digital analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media

Tools

CMS platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and tech-savvy Digital Communications Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in managing and enhancing the organization's online presence, driving engagement across various digital platforms. You will be responsible for developing and executing digital communication strategies, managing social media, creating compelling online content, and analyzing campaign performance. The ideal candidate is passionate about digital trends and possesses a strong understanding of SEO, content marketing, and social media management, thriving in a collaborative, remote-first environment that values innovation and measurable results, extending their reach from Klerksdorp .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging digital communication strategies across social media, websites, and email platforms.
• Create, curate, and manage published content (images, video, written) across all digital channels.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and potential engagement opportunities.
• Analyze digital campaign performance metrics and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Manage online communities and respond to comments and user queries.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure brand consistency online.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in digital marketing or online communications.
• Proven experience managing social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, and content marketing principles.
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• Proficiency in digital analytics tools and CMS platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package designed for a remote position.
• Performance bonuses tied to digital campaign success.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work setup.
• Opportunities for online training and certifications in digital marketing.
• Collaborative virtual team environment accessible from anywhere, including the Klerksdorp area.