Remote PR & Communications Lead: Brand Strategy & Media

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote role

Health, dental, vision coverage

Professional development budget

Collaborative virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Public Relations and Communications Lead to drive strategic PR initiatives for Upington and beyond. This fully remote role oversees media relations, corporate messaging, and brand narrative across channels.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in PR/communications, exceptional writing and public speaking, and proven leadership of remote teams. You will manage crisis communications, monitor trends, and collaborate to ensure consistent, impactful messaging for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related discipline.
• 6+ years in PR and communications with proven leadership capabilities.
• Proven success in developing and implementing impactful PR campaigns and communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking with strong narrative development.
• Experience leading remote teams across geographically dispersed functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive PR and communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage media relations and build connections with journalists and influencers.
• Oversee creation and dissemination of press releases, content, and corporate messaging.
• Lead crisis communication efforts with swift, effective responses.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends; provide strategic insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand voice across platforms.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relations

Crisis comms

Leadership

Remote leadership

Content writing

Public speaking

Education

Master's in PR/Communications

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Public Relations and Communications Lead to drive strategic PR initiatives for Upington and beyond. This fully remote role oversees media relations, corporate messaging, and brand narrative across channels.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in PR/communications, exceptional writing and public speaking, and proven leadership of remote teams. You will manage crisis communications, monitor trends, and collaborate to ensure consistent, impactful messaging for stakeholders.