Remote Communications Officer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Communications Officer to lead brand narrative and public engagement from anywhere. You will craft content for websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases, manage media relations, and measure campaign impact.

The role suits a proactive communicator with strong writing and digital marketing skills, capable of handling multiple projects remotely while advancing social causes with a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Communications Officer, Marketing Specialist, or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital marketing tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines remotely.
• Experience with graphic design tools or video editing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication and marketing strategies.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across various platforms.
• Support media outreach efforts and respond to public inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Social Media Management

Digital Marketing

Remote Work

Tools

Graphic Design Tools

Video Editing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and skilled Remote Communications Officer to manage their brand narrative and public engagement efforts entirely from a remote setting. This role is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance our client's visibility, promote their mission, and engage various stakeholders. You will craft compelling content for multiple platforms, manage social media channels, and support media relations. This position is perfect for a proactive communicator who excels in a virtual environment, possesses strong writing and digital marketing skills, and is passionate about amplifying the voice of social causes, joining a dynamic, distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication and marketing strategies.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across various platforms.
• Support media outreach efforts and respond to public inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication campaign effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Communications Officer, Marketing Specialist, or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital marketing tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines remotely.
• Experience with graphic design tools or video editing software is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development in communications and digital marketing.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Engage with meaningful projects and contribute to positive social change.