Strategic Communications Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Communications Officer to elevate the organisation's public profile and engagement through compelling content and cross-channel messaging.

You will manage content across website, social media, newsletters and press releases, coordinate media relations, and ensure brand consistency while balancing in-office work with flexible remote execution in the Western Cape community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, public relations, or journalism.
• Excellent writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital marketing tools.
• Strong understanding of media relations and public outreach.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and social impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to support organizational goals.
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage social media accounts, fostering community interaction and engagement.
• Coordinate media relations, respond to inquiries, and build relationships with journalists.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials and platforms.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Communications

Public relations

Journalism

Content creation

Social media management

Digital marketing

Media relations

Storytelling

Tools

Social media tools

Digital analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Communications Officer to elevate the organisation's public profile and engagement through compelling content and cross-channel messaging.

You will manage content across website, social media, newsletters and press releases, coordinate media relations, and ensure brand consistency while balancing in-office work with flexible remote execution in the Western Cape community.