Remote Nonprofit Communications Strategist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Non-Profit Communications Specialist to craft and execute content that explains our client’s mission, programs, and impact to the public, donors, and partners. You will manage stories, reports, and media outreach while ensuring consistent branding across channels.

You will work independently in a fully remote role, coordinating with teams to deliver timely communications and support fundraising efforts through strategic messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in communications, marketing, or public relations, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and strategies.
• Experience in content creation (writing, basic graphic design, video editing) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Strong understanding of brand management and messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and annual reports.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across channels.
• Write and edit compelling narratives, success stories, and impact reports.
• Coordinate media outreach and build relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all materials.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar for timely communications.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze campaign performance.
• Support fundraising and advocacy through strategic communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to accurately represent programs.

Skills

Content creation

Social media

Storytelling

Brand management

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Social media tools

Graphic design basics

Video editing basics

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Non-Profit Communications Specialist to craft and execute content that explains our client’s mission, programs, and impact to the public, donors, and partners. You will manage stories, reports, and media outreach while ensuring consistent branding across channels.

You will work independently in a fully remote role, coordinating with teams to deliver timely communications and support fundraising efforts through strategic messaging.