Senior Communications Specialist | Social Impact Media

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Annual leave

Professional development

Retirement fund

Impactful community work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist in Bloemfontein to lead communications, manage media relations, and create compelling content for multiple platforms. The role requires a bachelor’s in communications or related field and at least five years in PR/communications, with a track record in strategy development and crisis planning.

You will coordinate with teams, ensure brand consistency, and contribute to community-impact initiatives within a nonprofit setting in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications or public relations role.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong understanding of media relations and the South African media landscape.
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging content.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in communication tools and software.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• A passion for community development and social impact is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for the organization.
• Manage media relations, including responding to inquiries, pitching stories, and building relationships with journalists.
• Write and edit various communication materials, such as press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media posts.
• Oversee the organization's social media presence and engagement strategy.
• Organize and manage communication aspects of events and campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all communication channels.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, reporting on key trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and develop communication materials.
• Assist in the development and implementation of crisis communication plans.
• Maintain a database of media contacts and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Editing

Writing

Media relations

Strategic planning

Crisis communication

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist in Bloemfontein to lead communications, manage media relations, and create compelling content for multiple platforms. The role requires a bachelor’s in communications or related field and at least five years in PR/communications, with a track record in strategy development and crisis planning.

You will coordinate with teams, ensure brand consistency, and contribute to community-impact initiatives within a nonprofit setting in