Global PR Director - Remote Leadership for Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office budget

Performance bonuses

Equity options

Career advancement opportunities

Remote-first work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Public Relations Director to establish and lead a global communications strategy from anywhere. The senior leader will manage international media relations, craft messaging, and guide crisis communications with a distributed team.

Applicants should have 10+ years in strategic PR roles, experience spanning multiple markets, and strong leadership to drive brand impact on a global stage. Remote-first with international collaboration across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
• Strong track record in strategic leadership with global oversight.
• Proven success in multi-channel PR campaigns across diverse markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global public relations strategy aligned with vision and objectives.
• Lead and manage media relations with top-tier global media.
• Craft messaging, press releases, and executive talking points.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and leadership during sensitive situations.
• Direct media monitoring and analysis to track coverage and ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership to ensure consistent brand voice.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and strategic partnerships.
• Manage a distributed team of PR professionals and external agencies.
• Uphold ethical standards and best practices in PR activities.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and communication technologies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global PR / communications

Crisis communications

Media relations

Team management

Remote work experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field

Tools

PR software

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Public Relations Director to establish and lead a global communications strategy from anywhere. The senior leader will manage international media relations, craft messaging, and guide crisis communications with a distributed team.

Applicants should have 10+ years in strategic PR roles, experience spanning multiple markets, and strong leadership to drive brand impact on a global stage. Remote-first with international collaboration across time zones.