Strategic Communications Leader (Hybrid) | Media & Brand

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement planning

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Bonuses and incentives

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead strategic communications, shaping messaging, and driving brand consistency across channels. The role emphasizes media relations, content creation, and collaboration with Marketing and HR to support corporate initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing/editing skills, a track record of integrated campaigns, and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, journalism, marketing or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in communications or public relations.
• Proven success in developing and implementing integrated communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Strong media relations and ability to secure media placements.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Gauteng or South African media is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and manage high-quality content for press releases, website copy, social media, and internal communications.
• Manage media relations, cultivate journalist relationships, and secure positive media coverage.
• Oversee social media strategy and execution, including content planning and community engagement.
• Provide communication support for corporate initiatives, events, and crisis situations.
• Collaborate with marketing, HR, and other departments for cohesive messaging.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and provide data-driven insights for improvement.
• Develop and maintain brand voice and messaging guidelines.
• Mentor junior members of the communications team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in communications and PR.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Written comms

Media relations

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Project mgmt

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Social media management tools

Digital communication tools

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead strategic communications, shaping messaging, and driving brand consistency across channels. The role emphasizes media relations, content creation, and collaboration with Marketing and HR to support corporate initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing/editing skills, a track record of integrated campaigns, and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced environment.