Remote Communications Officer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work opportunity

Professional development opportunities

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Remote Communications Officer to amplify our client’s mission and impact. This fully remote role develops and executes communication strategies across platforms, crafting messaging that resonates with diverse stakeholders.

You will write content for social media, press releases, newsletters, and website updates, manage CMS and email campaigns, and collaborate with a virtual team to drive outreach from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies to promote the organization's mission and activities.
• Create engaging content for social media, website, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage social media presence, track engagement, and respond to inquiries.
• Write and edit press releases and media advisories with journalists and outlets.
• Assist in developing annual reports, brochures and other materials.
• Monitor media coverage and analyse campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Content writing

Social media management

Storytelling

Digital content creation

Campaign management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline

Tools

CMS

Email marketing platforms

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Remote Communications Officer to enhance their public image and stakeholder engagement. This fully remote position is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies across various platforms, ensuring clear, consistent, and compelling messaging about our client's mission and impact. You will craft content for social media, press releases, newsletters, and website updates, playing a vital role in amplifying our message to a wider audience. As a remote team member, you will leverage digital tools to collaborate effectively and manage communication channels independently, contributing significantly to the organization's outreach efforts from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies to promote the organization's mission and activities.
• Create engaging content for various channels, including social media, website, email newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage the organization's social media presence, monitoring engagement and responding to inquiries.
• Write and edit press releases and media advisories, liaising with journalists and media outlets as needed.
• Assist in the development of annual reports, brochures, and other communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication campaign effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and digital content creation.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and email marketing platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a relevant discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering exceptional flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development in digital communications and marketing.
• A chance to shape the voice and message of an impactful organization.
• Dynamic and supportive virtual team environment.