Senior Communications Strategist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 2,001,000 - 3,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Global health benefits

Home office setup allowance and tech

Professional development

Full remote work

Leadership training

Career growth opportunities

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 in a remote-first fintech environment seeks a Senior Communications Strategist to craft and drive integrated communication plans that bolster brand reputation, engage key audiences, and support aggressive growth.

You will lead messaging, manage media relations, and guide senior leadership on reputational risk while leveraging digital storytelling and analytics. This role emphasizes independence and regional insight, including in regions like the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, media relations, or corporate communications roles.
• Proven track record in developing and executing integrated communication plans for technology or financial services companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies including PR, media relations, internal communications, and digital engagement.
• Craft narratives and messaging frameworks that align with brand values and objectives.
• Lead cross-functional communication initiatives with marketing, product, and executive teams.
• Manage media relations and secure positive coverage with financial and technology journalists.
• Develop crisis communication plans and proactive responses.
• Oversee digital channels, social media strategy, website content, and online reputation management.
• Create executive talking points, press releases, blog posts, and internal memos.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Digital storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Content creation

Education

Master's degree in Communications/PR/JournaliSm/Business Admin

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking fintech company disrupting the financial services industry, is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Communications Strategist to join their globally distributed team. This position is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to shape communication strategies from anywhere. You will be instrumental in developing and executing integrated communication plans that enhance brand reputation, drive engagement with key audiences, and support the company's ambitious growth objectives. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and digital storytelling, with a proven ability to lead complex initiatives autonomously. This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker passionate about technology and innovation, ready to make a significant contribution to a fast-paced, remote-first environment. We are looking for a leader who can translate business goals into compelling communication narratives that resonate with customers, partners, and the broader industry, ideally with insights into communication needs in regions like the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies encompassing PR, media relations, internal communications, and digital engagement.
• Craft compelling narratives and messaging frameworks that align with brand values and strategic objectives.
• Lead cross-functional communication initiatives, collaborating with marketing, product, and executive teams.
• Manage media relations, cultivate strong relationships with financial and technology journalists, and secure positive coverage.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans, ensuring proactive and effective response.
• Oversee digital communication channels, including social media strategy, website content, and online reputation management.
• Create high-impact content, including executive talking points, press releases, blog posts, and internal memos.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies and potential reputational risks.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging communication technologies to ensure innovative approaches.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, media relations, or corporate communications roles.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated communication plans for technology or financial services companies.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to craft clear and persuasive messaging.
• Extensive experience in media relations, with a strong network of contacts.
• Proven ability to manage crisis communications and sensitive issues.
• Strong understanding of digital communication platforms and social media strategy.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple complex projects independently in a remote setting.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or fintech environment is highly desirable.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, applicable across diverse communication contexts.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with equity options.
• Comprehensive global health and wellness benefits.
• Generous home office setup allowance and technology support.
• Opportunities for extensive professional development and leadership training.
• Full remote work flexibility, promoting work-life balance.
• Significant potential for career growth and leadership within a rapidly expanding organization.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating remote work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge communication tools and platforms.