Remote Communications Strategist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Communications Strategist to craft and execute high-level communication plans that shape brand perception and stakeholder engagement. The role is fully remote, supporting global audiences while based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in strategic communications, analytics, and the ability to implement integrated plans that deliver measurable results across platforms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic communications or public relations with strategy focus.
• Experience developing and executing large-scale communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated communication strategies for org and initiatives.
• Conduct audience analysis, market research, and competitive assessment.
• Define objectives, messaging frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Oversee content across digital, traditional media, and internal comms.
• Build relationships with media contacts, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Develop crisis communication plans and proactive response protocols.
• Advise senior leadership on strategy, risks, and opportunities.
• Measure effectiveness and adjust strategies with data.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent messaging.
• Stay ahead of trends and new comms tools.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Audience analysis

Education

Master's degree in Communications

Public Relations / related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in innovative communication solutions, is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Remote Communications Strategist. This fully remote role, while based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal conceptually, allows you to work from any location. You will be instrumental in crafting and executing high-level communication strategies that drive brand perception, stakeholder engagement, and corporate messaging across diverse platforms. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in strategic communications, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to develop and implement integrated communication plans that yield measurable results. This is a unique opportunity to shape the narrative of a prominent organization from the ground up, leveraging cutting-edge communication tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive, integrated communication strategies for the organization and its key initiatives.
• Conduct thorough audience analysis, market research, and competitor assessments to inform strategic planning.
• Define key communication objectives, messaging frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of compelling content across various channels, including digital, traditional media, and internal communications.
• Manage and nurture relationships with key media contacts, industry influencers and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans, ensuring proactive and effective response protocols.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies, potential risks, and opportunities.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies, making data-driven adjustments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in strategic communications.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, or public relations, with a focus on strategy development and execution.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing large-scale communication strategies with measurable impact.
• Expertise in corporate messaging, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, and media relations.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives.
• Proficiency in communication planning tools, analytics platforms, and project management software.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and collaborate effectively with diverse teams in a remote setting.
• Experience advising C-suite executives.
• Strong understanding of the global communication landscape and digital trends.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Our client provides a flexible work environment, encouraging autonomy and work-life balance.
• You will have access to state-of-the-art communication tools and resources, a supportive virtual team culture, and opportunities to attend industry conferences.
• Performance-based incentives and a generous annual leave package are included.
• Join a forward-thinking organization where your strategic vision will directly shape global communication.