Senior Corporate Communications Specialist - Remote

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Corporate Communications Specialist for a fully remote team, based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will shape and execute sophisticated communication strategies to protect and enhance the corporate reputation across internal and external channels.

Lead executive messaging, manage media relations, crisis communications, stakeholder updates, and social media presence. The role demands 7–10 years in corporate communications, a relevant degree, and exceptional writing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, preferably in a senior role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing impactful communication strategies.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft clear and persuasive messages.
• Strong understanding of media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications.
• Experience with digital channels, social media management, and content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive corporate communication strategies.
• Manage internal communications, including employee engagement initiatives and newsletters.
• Craft and disseminate external communications, including press releases and stakeholder updates.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies and reputational management.
• Oversee online presence and social media communications strategy.
• Manage media relations and respond to press inquiries effectively.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage responses to sensitive situations.
• Ensure brand messaging consistency across channels.
• Analyze communication effectiveness and report key metrics to leadership.

Skills

Strategic communications

Written communication

Public relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished entity within the Media & PR sector, is actively seeking a highly accomplished Senior Corporate Communications Specialist to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role is based in **Centurion, Gauteng**, but the position itself is remote-first, allowing you to operate from anywhere. You will be at the forefront of shaping and executing sophisticated communication strategies that uphold and enhance our client's corporate reputation. This involves managing internal and external communications, crafting executive messaging, and ensuring seamless information flow across all levels of the organization and its stakeholders. We are looking for a strategic thinker with extensive experience in corporate communications, excellent writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a decentralized, results-oriented environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic, remote setting and make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive corporate communication strategies.
• Manage all aspects of internal communications, including employee engagement initiatives and newsletters.
• Craft and disseminate external communications, including press releases, annual reports, and stakeholder updates.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on communication strategies and reputational management.
• Oversee the company's online presence and social media communications strategy.
• Manage media relations and respond to press inquiries effectively.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage responses during sensitive situations.
• Ensure consistency in brand messaging and tone across all communication channels.
• Analyze communication effectiveness and report on key metrics to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, preferably in a senior role.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing impactful communication strategies.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft clear and persuasive messages.
• Strong understanding of media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications.
• Experience with digital communication channels, social media management, and content strategy.