Remote Public Relations Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus structure

Fully remote

Autonomy

Health and retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Public Relations Director to lead the global comms strategy. This senior role operates fully remote, building and guiding a high-performing distributed team, shaping narrative, and managing reputation.

The ideal candidate will craft proactive campaigns, advise executives, and drive impactful PR across markets.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in public relations, with leadership roles.
• Proven track record of global PR strategies and crisis management.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Experience managing remote teams in distributed environments.
• Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive global PR strategy.
• Lead a geographically dispersed team of PR professionals.
• Cultivate relationships with key media outlets and influencers worldwide.
• Manage corporate reputation, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee external communications, including press releases and executive messaging.
• Measure and report on PR effectiveness against objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Media relations

Crisis management

Remote team leadership

Executive advisory

Education

Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a visionary and experienced Remote Public Relations Director to lead their global communication strategy. Operating entirely remotely, you will be responsible for shaping the company's narrative, managing its reputation, and driving impactful PR initiatives across diverse markets. This senior leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams, foster strong media relationships, and execute innovative PR campaigns that align with business objectives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact from anywhere, leading the charge in communication excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the execution of a comprehensive global public relations strategy.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of PR professionals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets and influencers worldwide.
• Manage corporate reputation, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of all external communications, including press releases and executive messaging.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR initiatives against strategic goals.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in public relations, with a significant portion in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful global PR strategies and crisis management plans.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and working effectively in a distributed environment.
• Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior executive leadership.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Significant autonomy and influence in shaping global communication strategies.
• Generous benefits package, including health, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Opportunity to lead and grow a world-class remote PR team from your chosen location.