Remote Senior Communications Strategist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first culture

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to drive integrated PR and communications programs in a remote-first environment. You will shape messaging, coordinate with leadership, and enhance brand visibility across channels.

The role requires a proven track record in public relations, strong storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives independently while collaborating with distributed teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.
• Strong track record of developing and executing PR campaigns and managing media relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with persuasive storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication and PR strategies aligned with goals.
• Craft press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, and PR materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor media coverage, identify crises, and develop response plans.

Skills

Public relations strategy

Media relations

Crisis communication

Content creation

Digital marketing

SEO knowledge

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

PR software

Social media management platforms

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to drive integrated PR and communications programs in a remote-first environment. You will shape messaging, coordinate with leadership, and enhance brand visibility across channels.

The role requires a proven track record in public relations, strong storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives independently while collaborating with distributed teams worldwide.