Remote Communications Strategist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Remote work

Flexible hours

Diverse client base

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Communications Strategist to design and implement multi-channel campaigns for a diverse client base. You will translate client needs into integrated strategies, craft compelling narratives, and guide execution across PR, digital, and social media from a remote setup.

You will research audiences, analyze performance, and advise on tactics that strengthen brand perception for clients across East London and beyond, leveraging flexible, remote-first collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in communications, PR, marketing strategy, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful integrated communication strategies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop overarching communication strategies tailored to client goals and audiences.
• Conduct audience research and competitive analysis to inform strategy.
• Create messaging frameworks and talking points for various initiatives.
• Advise clients on effective tactics across PR, digital, and social media.
• Oversee execution of communication plans with quality and consistency.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Integrated comms

Audience research

Messaging frameworks

Digital PR

Remote management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an innovative Remote Communications Strategist to design and implement impactful communication plans for their diverse client base. This role requires a forward-thinking individual capable of developing integrated strategies that leverage multiple channels to achieve client objectives. You will be responsible for understanding client needs, crafting compelling narratives, and guiding the execution of communication campaigns. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned remote professional to work on exciting projects, contribute to client success, and drive brand perception from anywhere, with a focus on serving businesses in regions like East London and across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop overarching communication strategies tailored to specific client goals and target audiences.
• Conduct audience research and competitive analysis to inform strategy development.
• Create messaging frameworks and key talking points for various communication initiatives.
• Advise clients on effective communication tactics across PR, digital, and social media.
• Oversee the execution of communication plans, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in communications, PR, marketing strategy, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful integrated communication strategies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of traditional and digital communication channels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working remotely and managing projects independently is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• Full remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and industries.