Senior Communications Strategist — Media & PR Leader

Placements24; Paarl; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive health benefits

Generous annual leave

Retirement contribution

Performance-based bonuses

Leadership development opportunities

Office-based role in Paarl

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Communications Strategist in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead strategic initiatives across media and public relations. This role focuses on shaping narratives, managing stakeholders, and ensuring consistent messaging across channels.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of leadership in strategic communications, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and a track record in media relations and crisis management. A strong office-based role in Paarl is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree required in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, PR, or related leadership role.
• Proven success in developing and executing complex communication strategies with measurable results.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to craft persuasive narratives.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic communication plans for projects and campaigns.
• Oversee creation of press releases, speeches, website copy, and marketing collateral.
• Manage relationships with media contacts, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Lead crisis communication efforts with timely, effective response strategies.
• Collaborate with executives to define objectives and messaging frameworks.
• Ensure brand consistency across internal and external channels.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Mentor junior team members and foster excellence.
• Monitor and report on effectiveness of strategies with data-driven adjustments.

Kenntnisse

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Content creation

Digital communication trends

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Media analysis software

Communication planning tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Communications Strategist in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead strategic initiatives across media and public relations. This role focuses on shaping narratives, managing stakeholders, and ensuring consistent messaging across channels.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of leadership in strategic communications, exceptional writing and presentation skills, and a track record in media relations and crisis management. A strong office-based role in Paarl is offered.