Remote Senior Communications Strategist

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to lead strategic storytelling for a remote-first digital media client. You will shape brand voice, manage media relations, and advise leadership across internal and external audiences.

This role requires 5+ years in media relations or corporate communications, superb writing, and the ability to work autonomously with distributed teams using Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Proven track record of developing and executing communication campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with storytelling and persuasive writing.
• Strong understanding of media landscapes, traditional and digital.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Craft press releases, media advisories, speeches, and other corporate communications materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and key media outlets nationwide.
• Manage social media channels, creating engaging content and responding to public inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze trends, and provide regular reports on public sentiment and KPIs.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies and reputational risks.
• Organize and manage press conferences, media events, and virtual promotions.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, and HR to ensure aligned messaging.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage response protocols during sensitive situations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging communication technologies.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Corporate communications

Storytelling

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Social media management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to lead strategic storytelling for a remote-first digital media client. You will shape brand voice, manage media relations, and advise leadership across internal and external audiences.

This role requires 5+ years in media relations or corporate communications, superb writing, and the ability to work autonomously with distributed teams using Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.