Remote Communications Officer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Work from home flexibility

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Remote Communications Officer for a national non-profit focused on public health awareness. You will craft strategies, develop content, manage social media, and ensure consistent messaging across platforms from anywhere in South Africa.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills, experience with CMS and digital marketing, and a passion for public health advocacy. This remote role offers flexibility and meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in communications, public relations, or a related field, preferably within the non-profit or health sector.
• Demonstrated experience in content creation, social media management, and digital marketing.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in using various content management systems (CMS) and social media management tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment.
• Strong understanding of public health issues and trends is a significant advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Health, or a related field.
• Creative thinking and the ability to develop innovative communication approaches.
• Experience with graphic design tools or video editing software is a plus.
• A commitment to improving public health outcomes through effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans to support organizational goals and campaigns.
• Create engaging and informative content for various platforms, including website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across key channels.
• Write, edit, and proofread a wide range of communication materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in tone and brand voice.
• Collaborate with program staff to translate complex health information into accessible and understandable content.
• Monitor media coverage and online conversations related to public health and the organization's work.
• Assist in organizing virtual events, webinars, and public awareness campaigns.
• Maintain and update website content to ensure it is current and engaging.
• Analyze communication campaign performance and provide regular reports on engagement metrics.
• Support the development of relationships with media outlets and key influencers.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Editing & proofreading

CMS proficiency

Remote work

Public health knowledge

Graphic design / video editing

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Health, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving public health awareness, is seeking a talented and creative Remote Communications Officer. This fully remote role will be responsible for developing and executing communication strategies to raise awareness about critical health issues and promote the organization's initiatives. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, editing, and digital content creation skills, with a passion for public health advocacy. You will play a vital role in crafting compelling narratives, managing social media, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans to support organizational goals and campaigns.


• Create engaging and informative content for various platforms, including website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.


• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across key channels.


• Write, edit, and proofread a wide range of communication materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in tone and brand voice.


• Collaborate with program staff to translate complex health information into accessible and understandable content.


• Monitor media coverage and online conversations related to public health and the organization's work.


• Assist in organizing virtual events, webinars, and public awareness campaigns.


• Maintain and update website content to ensure it is current and engaging.


• Analyze communication campaign performance and provide regular reports on engagement metrics.


• Support the development of relationships with media outlets and key influencers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, preferably within the non-profit or health sector.


• Demonstrated experience in content creation, social media management, and digital marketing.


• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.


• Proficiency in using various content management systems (CMS) and social media management tools.


• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment.


• Strong understanding of public health issues and trends is a significant advantage.


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


• Creative thinking and the ability to develop innovative communication approaches.


• Experience with graphic design tools or video editing software is a plus.


• A commitment to improving public health outcomes through effective communication.

Benefits

• This remote position offers a competitive salary.


• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.


• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while contributing to a mission-driven organization that impacts public health across South Africa.


• Opportunities for professional development and training are available to support your career growth.