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Communications Strategist - EMABB02 at EMAPPLY. Role Type:. Full Time, Remote. Hours:. Monday to Friday (7am-3pm SAST). Reports to:.  Strategy Director and Lead Strategist. About our Client:. Our client is a strategic brand and communications agency. They deliver brilliant thinking, brand, and communication solutions to purpose-led organisations across education, health, science and social sectors. They pride themselves on our collaborative culture, ethical creative practice, and vibrant studio energy.. Role Overview: . As a . Communications Strategist. , you begin your day aligned with the studio’s afternoon rhythm. You engage in real-time collaboration with the Strategy Director and Lead Strategist . between 3:00pm and 6:00pm AEST.. Your afternoons and evenings (South African time) are your focused zone: a time for deep thinking, shaping strategy, and progressing deliverables that inspire creative excellence. . Key Responsibilities. Project & Client Strategy. . Analyse client briefs and identify core goals and challenges. . . Develop return briefs, scopes of work, and phased strategy plans. . . Conduct audience research using interviews, surveys, and desk research. . . Distil insights into actionable strategy, themes, and messaging. . . Translate insights into compelling creative briefs and campaign direction. . . Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely progression. . . . Storytelling & Content Development. . Craft brand stories, tone-of-voice guidelines, and messaging frameworks. . . Adapt messaging for websites, campaigns, and stakeholder communications. . . Refine and proof content to align with brand voice and strategic direction. . . Support internal content, case studies, and project storytelling initiatives. . . Digital Marketing & Campaign Execution. . Plan and implement multi-channel digital campaigns (search, social, email). . . Write ad copy and coordinate visual assets for platforms like Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn. . . Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools and optimise based on insights. . . Share campaign outcomes with internal teams and clients. . . Client Engagement & Collaboration. . Participate in virtual client meetings and workshops during working hours. . . Prepare and circulate detailed meeting notes and follow-ups. . . Maintain positive, insightful client relationships through proactive communication. . . Align project actions and outcomes with client expectations and timelines. . . Creative Collaboration. . Provide strategic direction during creative briefings and concept reviews. . . Offer input during ideation sessions and help ensure strategic alignment of design work. . . Support the creation of award submissions and portfolio case studies. . . Studio & Business Development. . Contribute to internal strategy and execution of our client’s marketing calendar. . . Write strategic content for social media, PR, and business development. . . Assist in developing proposals and presentation materials for new business. . . Remote Work & Time Management. . Work aligned to studio hours for real-time collaboration (from 3:00pm AEST). . . Progress deliverables independently during local business hours. . . Maintain clear documentation using Wiplist and communicate progress effectively. . . Uphold professionalism and clarity in all virtual interactions. . . . 5+ years in communications, marketing or strategic roles.. . Strong written and verbal communication skills — you write with precision, purpose, and tone.. . Confidence in presenting, editing, and supporting high-impact communication outcomes.. . Fluency in remote collaboration tools: Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, Miro, Figma.. . The ability to move from abstract ideas to actionable frameworks and compelling deliverables.. . A love of problem-solving, insight-hunting, and human-centred communication.. . Macbook laptop essential . . Company Location: South Africa.