Public Affairs and Communications Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,992,000 - 2,988,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive salary and bonus

Comprehensive health, dental, and visi

Retirement savings plan with company

Generous paid time off and flexible,远程

Professional development and global曝光

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Public Affairs and Communications Specialist to lead strategic public affairs initiatives for a global agricultural technology company. This fully remote role involves engaging policymakers, industry groups, and media to shape company messaging and regulatory positions.

The candidate will collaborate with legal, government relations, and marketing teams to deliver integrated communications, monitor policy developments, and drive outreach across international

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Law, or related field.
• 6+ years in public affairs, government relations, corporate communications, or related role.
• Experience in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in media relations and public speaking.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex projects in a fully remote setting.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical capabilities.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic public affairs and communication plans.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the agricultural technology sector.
• Engage with government officials, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to advocate for company positions.
• Craft compelling communication materials, including position papers, policy briefs, speeches, and media statements.
• Manage media relations related to public affairs issues, responding to inquiries and facilitating interviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with key influencers, NGOs, and industry associations.
• Support crisis communications and issue management efforts from a public affairs perspective.
• Collaborate with internal teams (legal, R&D, marketing) to ensure integrated messaging.
• Analyze the effectiveness of public affairs initiatives and report on outcomes.
• Stay abreast of evolving trends in public affairs, communications, and the agricultural sector.

Skills

Public affairs strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Media relations

Crisis communications

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Law, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in agricultural technology, is seeking a highly skilled Public Affairs and Communications Specialist to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is pivotal in managing the company's reputation, stakeholder engagement, and public perception, particularly concerning regulatory affairs and industry-wide initiatives. You will be responsible for developing and executing integrated communication strategies that align public affairs objectives with broader corporate messaging. This includes engaging with policymakers, industry associations, and media to articulate the company's position on key issues. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of public affairs principles, excellent communication and advocacy skills, and a proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. You will work closely with legal, government relations, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive messaging and impactful outreach. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence public discourse and contribute to the sustainable growth of a vital industry, all within a supportive and fully remote work environment. Your expertise will be key in shaping positive public and governmental perception.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic public affairs and communication plans.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the agricultural technology sector.
• Engage with government officials, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to advocate for company positions.
• Craft compelling communication materials, including position papers, policy briefs, speeches, and media statements.
• Manage media relations related to public affairs issues, responding to inquiries and facilitating interviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with key influencers, NGOs, and industry associations.
• Support crisis communications and issue management efforts from a public affairs perspective.
• Collaborate with internal teams (legal, R&D, marketing) to ensure integrated messaging.
• Analyze the effectiveness of public affairs initiatives and report on outcomes.
• Stay abreast of evolving trends in public affairs, communications, and the agricultural sector.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, corporate communications, or a related role, preferably within the agricultural or technology sectors.
• Proven experience in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in media relations and public speaking.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex projects in a fully remote setting.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical capabilities.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and international exposure.
• A collaborative and mission-driven remote work culture.