Remote Communications Strategist for Global Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary with bonuses

Global impact

Professional development resources

Flexible working hours

Home office setup allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Stock options / equity may be possible

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Communications Specialist for a global leader in sustainable technology. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere while shaping external and internal communications across digital, PR, and internal channels.

You will develop and execute plans, manage media relations, craft clear messages, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A strong writing ability, strategic mindset, and experience in remote work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in communications, PR, or similar roles, with remote experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience developing and executing communication plans.
• Proficiency with digital tools and social platforms.
• Experience with media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong organizational and time management in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Familiarity with technology or sustainability sectors is a plus.
• Collaborative work with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies.
• Create content for internal and external audiences (press releases, blogs, social posts, newsletters).
• Manage media relations, respond to inquiries, pitch stories.
• Support internal communications to engage employees.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and leadership teams.
• Monitor media coverage and digital conversations.
• Assist in crisis communication plans as needed.
• Maintain and update company communication platforms.
• Analyze communication effectiveness and provide recommendations.
• Ensure brand consistency across channels.

Skills

Writing skills

Strategic mindset

Digital tools

Media monitoring

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Communications Specialist for a global leader in sustainable technology. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere while shaping external and internal communications across digital, PR, and internal channels.

You will develop and execute plans, manage media relations, craft clear messages, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A strong writing ability, strategic mindset, and experience in remote work are essential.