Remote Communications Strategist for Social Impact

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Communications Officer to boost our public profile and engage stakeholders. You will craft narratives across press, web content, social media, and internal comms, working autonomously in a fully remote setup. A strong writer with storytelling ability and media relations skills will thrive.

You will manage content, maintain brand voice, and collaborate with teams to share impact stories, ensuring consistent messaging across channels and platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• 3–5 years in communications, public relations, or marketing, preferably in non-profit.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Experience managing social media and creating engaging content.
• Familiarity with CMS; HTML/CSS a plus; proficient with MS Office and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication plans to support organizational goals.
• Write, edit, and proofread press releases, website copy, blogs, and annual reports.
• Manage content for social media to grow community and engagement.
• Maintain and optimize website content for accuracy and SEO.
• Develop internal communications to keep staff informed and connected.
• Build relationships with media and coordinate media outreach.
• Monitor media coverage and social conversations related to the organization.
• Support planning and execution of communication for projects and events.
• Ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
• Collaborate with programs to collect stories and testimonials.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Social media management

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/English

Tools

CMS

HTML/CSS

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Communications Officer to boost our public profile and engage stakeholders. You will craft narratives across press, web content, social media, and internal comms, working autonomously in a fully remote setup. A strong writer with storytelling ability and media relations skills will thrive.

You will manage content, maintain brand voice, and collaborate with teams to share impact stories, ensuring consistent messaging across channels and platforms.