Remote Communications Strategist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Communications Strategist to lead internal and external communications across global audiences. The role emphasizes engaging narratives, brand reputation, and multi-channel delivery from anywhere in the world.

The successful candidate will craft strategic plans, manage media relations, and measure campaign impact while working autonomously in a fully remote environment, with flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, public relations, or marketing communications.
• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in digital and social media strategy and management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with communication metrics and reporting.
• Experience in crisis communication management.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities remotely.
• Proficiency in PR software, social media management tools, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Create and manage content for social media, blogs, websites, and internal communications.
• Oversee company online presence and digital channels.
• Craft narratives for press releases, speeches, and marketing materials.
• Monitor media coverage and provide strategic recommendations.
• Manage crisis communication plans and ensure rapid responses.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams for cohesive messaging.
• Cultivate relationships with media influencers and stakeholders globally.
• Measure and report on effectiveness of strategies and campaigns.
• Stay updated on emerging communication trends and technologies.

Skills

Writing & editing

Verbal communication

Digital media strategy

Analytics & reporting

Crisis communications

Remote work autonomy

Stakeholder management

PR software tools

Education

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

Tools

Social media management tools

PR software

Analytics platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Remote Communications Strategist to develop and implement comprehensive communication plans from anywhere in the world, with a strong emphasis on engaging diverse audiences. This fully remote role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives, manage brand reputation, and drive engagement through various channels. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of internal and external communications, ensuring consistency in brand messaging, and leveraging digital platforms to their full potential. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized, and adept at working autonomously in a virtual environment. This position offers the unique advantage of contributing to impactful campaigns without geographical constraints, connecting with our global audience effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overarching communication strategies that align with business objectives.
• Create and manage engaging content for a variety of platforms, including social media, blogs, websites, and internal communications.
• Oversee the company's online presence and digital communication channels.
• Craft compelling narratives and messaging for press releases, speeches, and marketing materials.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, providing strategic recommendations.
• Manage crisis communication plans and ensure rapid, effective response.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, product) to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key media influencers and stakeholders globally.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns.
• Stay informed about emerging communication trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, public relations, or marketing communications.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in digital and social media strategy and management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with communication metrics and reporting.
• Experience in crisis communication management.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in PR software, social media management tools, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive remote work benefits package, including health insurance, a home office stipend, and flexible working hours.
• We provide excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• This role is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Join our innovative team and help shape our global narrative from wherever you are, with key connections to our operations near Stellenbosch, Western Cape.