Marketing Communications Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work setup

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to marketing & communications

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Marketing Communications Specialist to join our remote team. You will develop and execute communication strategies to boost brand awareness, engaging stakeholders across channels and crafting compelling content for PR, blogs, social media, and websites.

Collaborating with marketing, sales, and product teams, you will ensure consistent messaging, monitor media trends, and help shape the company's external voice from anywhere, with a flexible, fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in marketing communications or PR.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and editing skills.
• Experience creating content for press, blog, web, social and internal comms.
• Familiarity with media relations and PR best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing communication plans and campaigns.
• Write and edit engaging content for PR, blogs, website, social media, and internal comms.
• Manage the company's public relations efforts, including media outreach and relationships.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels and materials.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, responding to opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Content creation

Public relations

Editing & proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Marketing Communications Specialist to join their team, operating remotely. This role is integral to developing and executing communication strategies that enhance brand awareness and engage key stakeholders. You will be responsible for creating compelling content across various channels, managing public relations efforts, and ensuring consistent brand messaging. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's external voice and reputation from anywhere, fostering clear and effective communication that supports marketing and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing communication plans and campaigns.


• Write and edit engaging content for press releases, blog posts, website copy, social media, and internal communications.


• Manage the company's public relations efforts, including media outreach and relationship building.


• Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels and materials.


• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, responding appropriately to relevant opportunities.


• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align communication strategies with business objectives.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in marketing communications, public relations, or a related field.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.


• Experience in content creation for various platforms and audiences.


• Familiarity with media relations and PR best practices.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.


• Fully remote work setup, providing significant flexibility.


• Exposure to a wide range of marketing and communication activities.


• A supportive and collaborative remote work culture.


• Opportunity to significantly shape the company's external messaging and brand image.