Communications Manager – Learning Commons
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Redwood City • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $138,000 - $189,200 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and maintain relationships with education, philanthropic, and technology journalists; source, craft, and pitch stories related to our work; track and respond to media inquiries, update media lists, and assist with media monitoring
- Write and edit compelling content, including press releases, blogs, newsletters, web content, social media posts, talking points, and FAQs
- Maintain communications calendar and create content for internal newsletters, events, and announcements
- Prepare briefing memos, assess and track speaking engagement requests, and manage the logistics for press calls, workshops, webinars, convenings, and conferences
- Partner with product, brand, and marketing teams, and external partners to develop and execute communication strategies that increase understanding of our impact among key audiences
- Work with Legal and Finance teams to ensure quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines
Requirements
- 6-8 years of experience in strategic communications with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain media relationships.
- Professional experience working in the education technology and/or K-12 education sectors.
- Outstanding writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify and adapt complex issues for different audiences and platforms.
- Passion for the work we are doing at Learning Commons.
- Willingness and ability to work collaboratively, adapt to a dynamic work environment, and navigate complexity and multiple priorities to deliver results.
Benefits
- Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
- Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
- Funding for select family-forming benefits.
- Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
writingeditingcontent creationmedia monitoringstory pitchingbriefing memos preparationevent logistics managementcommunication strategy developmentpress release writingsocial media content creation
Soft skills
relationship buildingcollaborationadaptabilitycomplex problem solvingtime managementcommunicationstrategic thinkingaudience engagementcreativityattention to detail