Remote PR Director: Global Influence & Crisis Leader

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 2,470,000 - 3,787,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Performance bonuses

Health insurance benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Public Relations Director to define and lead high-impact PR initiatives across national and international markets. This senior role requires steering a remote team, guiding media relations, and shaping brand narrative in a dynamic, globally connected organization.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in digital PR, crisis communications, and strategic communications, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 10+ years in public relations with leadership experience (3–5 years in directorship).
• Proven success in developing and executing PR strategies for large brands.
• Strong understanding of digital PR, social media, and crisis communications.
• Experience managing remote teams and distributed workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive PR strategies at national and international levels.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed PR team.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and stakeholders.
• Oversee creation of press releases, statements, and thought leadership content.
• Manage crisis communications and develop robust plans.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations strategy

Digital PR

Crisis communications

Media relations

Remote team management

Strategic storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in PR/Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

PR software

Media monitoring tools

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Public Relations Director to define and lead high-impact PR initiatives across national and international markets. This senior role requires steering a remote team, guiding media relations, and shaping brand narrative in a dynamic, globally connected organization.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in digital PR, crisis communications, and strategic communications, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.