Remote Communications Officer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Positive impact

Mossel Bay reach

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Communications Officer to elevate the charity's public presence. You will craft compelling narratives, manage social channels, and produce materials that highlight our impact from a fully remote setting.

The role favors candidates near Mossel Bay but offers remote work with flexible schedules, a competitive salary, and opportunities to shape communications strategy across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in content creation, social media management, and public relations.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans across various platforms.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence and online engagement.
• Write and edit clear, concise, and impactful communications materials.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to inquiries as needed.
• Support the development of marketing collateral and campaign materials.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Public relations

Editing & storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and articulate Remote Communications Officer to enhance their public presence and engagement efforts. This fully remote position involves crafting compelling narratives, managing social media channels, and developing communication materials that highlight the impact of our charitable work. You will play a key role in shaping our message and connecting with a diverse audience, ensuring our mission resonates widely. This is an ideal role for a skilled communicator who thrives in a remote setting and is dedicated to amplifying the voice of our organization, based ideally near Mossel Bay but working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans across various platforms.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence and online engagement.
• Write and edit clear, concise, and impactful communications materials.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to inquiries as needed.
• Support the development of marketing collateral and campaign materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in content creation, social media management, and public relations.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong understanding of digital communication strategies and tools.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Creative thinking and a passion for storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Full remote work arrangement for optimal work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Be part of a supportive team committed to making a positive impact.
• Shape the communication strategy for an organization with significant reach, extending from Mossel Bay.