Senior Communications Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary + bonus

100% Remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous leave and sick leave

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to join a remote-first team supporting East London clients. Lead strategic communication plans, craft compelling narratives, and advise on media relations to enhance brand reputation.

You will manage crises, monitor trends, and provide strategic counsel across channels. Requires a Master’s or equivalent, 7+ years’ experience, exceptional writing and public speaking, and proven remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in communications, PR, or similar strategic role.
• Proven success in developing and executing impactful communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with media and stakeholders.
• Experience working within a fully remote, collaborative team structure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies for diverse client needs.
• Craft high-quality written content, including press releases, speeches, reports, and social media updates.
• Manage media relations, build strong rapport with journalists, and secure positive media coverage.
• Provide strategic counsel to stakeholders on communication challenges and opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities, providing insightful analysis.
• Lead crisis communication efforts, ensuring swift and effective response.

Skills

Writing & editing

Public speaking

Media relations

Remote collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Communications Specialist to join their remote-first team, serving clients from East London . This role is critical in developing and executing strategic communication plans that enhance brand reputation and engage key audiences across multiple channels. You will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives, managing media relations, and advising on communication strategies to achieve business objectives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned communications expert to lead impactful initiatives in a fully remote capacity, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies for diverse client needs.
• Craft high-quality written content, including press releases, speeches, reports, and social media updates.
• Manage media relations, build strong rapport with journalists, and secure positive media coverage.
• Provide strategic counsel to stakeholders on communication challenges and opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities, providing insightful analysis.
• Lead crisis communication efforts, ensuring swift and effective response.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in communications, PR, or a similar strategic role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing impactful communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with media and stakeholders.
• Experience working within a fully remote , collaborative team structure is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• 100% Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave policy.
• Access to professional development resources and training programs.