Remote Senior PR & Communications Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and eye/

Generous PTO and holidays

Remote work stipend for home office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior PR & Communications Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will shape and amplify the brand narrative across media, social channels, and corporate communications.

The role requires strategic thinking, media relations, and content creation with collaboration across internal and external partners. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in PR or corporate communications, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage crises calmly in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Experience in crisis communications and media outreach.
• Remote work experience and ability to work independently.
• Understanding of SA media landscape (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative public relations strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, and pitches tailored for diverse media outlets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key media contacts nationwide.
• Manage and respond to media inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans to safeguard the company's reputation.
• Create engaging content for various channels, including social media, blogs, and corporate publications.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights.
• Collaborate with marketing and other departments to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Oversee the execution of PR campaigns from conception to completion.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to junior team members.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Content creation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or Communications

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

PR monitoring tools

Media databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior PR & Communications Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will shape and amplify the brand narrative across media, social channels, and corporate communications.

The role requires strategic thinking, media relations, and content creation with collaboration across internal and external partners. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in PR or corporate communications, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage crises calmly in a remote setting.