Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Professional development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist for a fully remote role. You will craft and execute comprehensive digital strategies, grow social channels, and produce compelling content to advance a non-profit mission.

The role requires a data-driven mindset and strong storytelling to engage supporters across email, social, and web channels. Ideal candidates bring proven experience in digital marketing, SEO/SEM, and analytics tools, with exceptional written and verbal

Qualifications

• Proven digital marketing, social media management, and content creation experience.
• Strong SEO, SEM, email marketing and content marketing knowledge.
• Proficient with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Hootsuite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with storytelling ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital marketing and communications strategies.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across platforms.
• Create engaging content including text, images, videos, and infographics.
• Develop and manage email marketing campaigns to engage donors and supporters.
• Optimize website content for search engines (SEO).
• Analyze website traffic, social media metrics, and campaign performance.
• Manage online advertising campaigns (Google Ads, social ads).
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across channels.

Skills

Digital marketing strategy

Social media management

Content creation

Storytelling

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Hootsuite

Google Ads

SEO tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative non-profit organization, is seeking a highly skilled and creative Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist to join their team remotely. This position is crucial for enhancing our client's online presence, engaging with a wider audience, and effectively communicating their mission and impact across digital platforms. You will be responsible for developing and implementing digital marketing strategies, managing social media channels, creating compelling content, and analyzing campaign performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of digital marketing trends, excellent content creation abilities, and a proven track record of driving engagement and growth online. This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a significant impact on our client's communication efforts. We are looking for a proactive, data-driven individual passionate about leveraging digital tools to advance social causes. Your expertise will be key to amplifying our message and connecting with supporters in new and impactful ways. This role demands creativity, strategic thinking, and excellent execution in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing and communications strategies.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across relevant platforms.
• Create engaging and shareable content, including text, images, videos, and infographics.
• Develop and manage email marketing campaigns to engage donors and supporters.
• Optimize website content for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility.
• Analyze website traffic, social media metrics, and campaign performance data.
• Manage online advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, social media ads).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all digital channels.

Requirements

• Proven experience in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation.
• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, email marketing, and content marketing principles.
• Proficiency in using digital marketing tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Hootsuite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop engaging digital content.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field is preferred.
• A passion for the mission and values of our client.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering the ultimate flexibility. Our client provides a competitive salary and benefits package, recognizing the importance of digital outreach in today's world. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team, contributing to meaningful initiatives. Professional development opportunities are available to keep your digital marketing skills sharp. We foster a collaborative and innovative remote work environment where your creativity and strategic thinking are highly valued. Join our client and become instrumental in shaping their digital voice and expanding their reach through innovative online strategies.