Remote Communications Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Fully remote position offering work‑lI

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and creative Remote Communications Manager to lead external and internal communications for a leading nonprofit. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere while shaping the organization's narrative and impact.

You will develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy, manage media relations, create content across press releases, websites, social channels, newsletters, and annual reports, and ensure consistent brand messaging.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communications management, public relations, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful communication strategies.
• Experience managing media relations and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with the charity sector and social impact messaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Create compelling content for press releases, website copy, social media, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Manage media relations, respond to inquiries, and cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Oversee the organization's social media presence and digital communication channels.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage communications during sensitive situations.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and tone across all communication materials.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Content writing

Crisis communications

Media relations

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and creative Remote Communications Manager to lead their external and internal communications efforts. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that enhances our client's brand reputation, engages key stakeholders, and effectively conveys our mission and impact. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in strategic communications, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage diverse communication channels in a virtual environment. You will play a key role in shaping the narrative and amplifying our message across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Create compelling content for press releases, website copy, social media, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Manage media relations, respond to inquiries, and cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Oversee the organization's social media presence and digital communication channels.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage communications during sensitive situations.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and tone across all communication materials.

Requirements

• Significant experience in communications management , public relations, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful communication strategies.
• Experience managing media relations and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with the charity sector and social impact messaging is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced communication training.
• A chance to shape the narrative of a leading non-profit organization .
• Collaborative team environment with colleagues across different locations.