Remote Social Media & PR Trailblazer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vibrant Social Media and PR Coordinator to join our growing team. This remote role supports operations across South Africa, with a focus on enhancing online presence and managing public relations.

You will create engaging content, manage social channels, engage with influencers, and drive digital PR campaigns to raise brand awareness and community engagement. A storytelling mindset and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, Digital Media or related field.
• 1–3 years of social media management or PR experience.
• Proven ability to create engaging content and manage communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with copywriting flair.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies across platforms.
• Create, curate, and schedule high-quality content including text, image, and video.
• Monitor channels for trends and engagement opportunities.
• Respond to comments and messages professionally to foster community.
• Engage with influencers, bloggers, and online publications for PR.
• Assist in creating and distributing digital press releases.
• Track and analyze campaign performance with analytics tools.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Stay updated on social media trends and PR best practices.
• Support broader PR initiatives and media monitoring.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vibrant Social Media and PR Coordinator to join our growing team. This remote role supports operations across South Africa, with a focus on enhancing online presence and managing public relations.

You will create engaging content, manage social channels, engage with influencers, and drive digital PR campaigns to raise brand awareness and community engagement. A storytelling mindset and strong communication skills are essential.