Global Communications Leader — Remote & Flexible

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 2,538,000 - 3,892,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Full remote work

Home office allowance

Health insurance & retirement

Professional development

Leadership growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Communications Strategist to lead global communication initiatives in a fully remote role. You will shape brand narratives, manage public perception, and drive engagement across channels, influencing markets worldwide with a focus on innovation and thought leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in strategic communications, media relations, and leadership in remote or global teams, plus strong analytical and storytelling skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, PR, or corporate communications, with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven track record of developing and executing global communication strategies.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Extensive experience in media relations, crisis communications and reputation management.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills with ability to craft impactful narratives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably across remote or global teams.
• Strong understanding of digital communication trends, SEO and social media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term global communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee integrated campaigns across digital, traditional, and social media.
• Manage international media relations and relationships with global journalists and influencers.
• Create compelling content including thought leadership, executive communications, and crisis plans.
• Lead a distributed team of communication professionals and foster collaboration.
• Monitor communication effectiveness, trends, and competitor activities; provide strategic input.
• Advise senior leadership on reputational risks and opportunities.
• Drive innovation in communication approaches with new technologies and platforms.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all global touchpoints.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Reputation management

Leadership

Remote/global team leadership

SEO

Digital communications

Content creation

Education

Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Communications Strategist to lead global communication initiatives in a fully remote role. You will shape brand narratives, manage public perception, and drive engagement across channels, influencing markets worldwide with a focus on innovation and thought leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in strategic communications, media relations, and leadership in remote or global teams, plus strong analytical and storytelling skills to deliver