Remote-First Communications Leader & Media Strategy

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first

Professional development

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our client’s communication efforts in a remote-first role. You will craft strategies, oversee content creation, manage media relations, and ensure consistent brand messaging across channels while engaging stakeholders within Randburg and beyond.

The role requires a minimum of five years in communications or PR, exceptional writing and storytelling, crisis management experience, and strong leadership and collaboration skills to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in communications, PR, or related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong media relations and digital communications knowledge.
• Crisis communication and reputation management experience.
• Excellent leadership and remote teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee content creation across press releases, social media, website, and internal comms.
• Manage media relations and secure positive coverage.
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials and platforms.
• Lead and mentor the communications team or collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor media coverage and advise on strategy adjustments.

Skills

Strategy & planning

Writing & storytelling

Media relations

Crisis communication

Leadership & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our client’s communication efforts in a remote-first role. You will craft strategies, oversee content creation, manage media relations, and ensure consistent brand messaging across channels while engaging stakeholders within Randburg and beyond.

The role requires a minimum of five years in communications or PR, exceptional writing and storytelling, crisis management experience, and strong leadership and collaboration skills to