Remote-First Global Communications Strategist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,990,000 - 2,986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive-level benefits

Professional development budget

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options

Annual bonuses

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to lead sophisticated, remote-first communication programs for a global audience. You will craft strategies, manage media and stakeholder relations, and guide a distributed team to safeguard brand reputation and drive engagement across all channels.

You will translate business goals into clear messaging, lead crisis communications, and measure program impact using analytics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in communications or corporate communications, focusing on strategy.
• Proven track record building and implementing integrated comms strategies for global brands.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills suitable for remote communication.
• Crisis communications and reputation management expertise.
• Experience with analytics tools, social media platforms, and PR software.
• Strong leadership and experience managing cross-functional teams remotely.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear messages and work with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overarching communication strategies aligned with business objectives and brand positioning.
• Oversee content across digital, social, and traditional media channels.
• Manage internal and external communications for consistency and clarity.
• Build relationships with media, influencers, and stakeholders globally.
• Lead crisis communication efforts with proactive plans and responses.
• Analyze campaign performance using data to provide optimization insights.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define messaging goals.
• Mentor junior team members in a remote setting.
• Stay ahead of global comms trends and emerging technologies.
• Champion the brand voice across all communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Media relations

Remote leadership

Brand storytelling

Education

Master's degree in Communications

Tools

PR software

Analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to lead sophisticated, remote-first communication programs for a global audience. You will craft strategies, manage media and stakeholder relations, and guide a distributed team to safeguard brand reputation and drive engagement across all channels.

You will translate business goals into clear messaging, lead crisis communications, and measure program impact using analytics.