Remote Public Relations Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonuses

Full remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Public Relations Lead to guide its communications from anywhere. You will develop and execute comprehensive PR strategies, lead a distributed team, manage media relationships, and ensure consistent brand messaging globally.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, an exceptional communicator, and a natural leader adept at managing projects and people in a virtual environment, with fluency in English and a Master's-level qualification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive PR experience with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and deliver crisis management campaigns.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term PR strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of PR professionals.
• Manage media relations, including outreach and relationship building.
• Oversee crisis communications planning and execution.
• Craft narratives and key messages for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Analyze PR campaigns and report KPIs to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Media relations

Crisis management

Remote team management

English fluency

PR analytics tools

Education

Master's degree in Public Relations / Communications / Marketing

Tools

PR software

Analytics platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Public Relations Lead to guide their communication efforts from anywhere. This fully remote position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive PR strategies that enhance brand reputation and achieve business objectives on a global scale. You will lead a distributed team, manage media relationships, oversee crisis communications, and ensure consistent brand messaging across all external platforms. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, an exceptional communicator, and a natural leader adept at managing projects and people in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative, long-term public relations strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of PR professionals, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Manage all aspects of media relations, including proactive outreach, response management, and relationship building.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution, ensuring swift and effective responses.
• Craft compelling narratives and key messages for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Analyze PR campaign effectiveness and report on key performance indicators to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in public relations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic PR campaigns, including crisis management.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and foster a collaborative virtual work culture.
• Experience with PR software and analytics tools is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from any location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for significant professional development and global impact.