ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President overseeing communication, the Director, Communication and Media Relations helps to set and is responsible for leading the strategy for all internal communication (CEO messages, staff newsletters, intranet, crisis communication, etc.) and external communication (media pitches, press statements, public interviews, etc.) to ensure messages and collateral consistently articulate Alliance's mission, and preserves and builds our reputation at all times.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Project Management

• Help to develop and drive Alliance’s internal and external communication strategy, including:

  • Developing processes and structures across both internal and external channels. 

  • Utilizing data to make informed decisions around strategy, implementation, process improvements, etc. 

  • Designing, building, and rolling out systems to align work across team functions to strengthen project management and execution.

Internal Communication

• Oversee the Weekly Digest and other internal communication channels, including developing editorial calendars, proofreading and editing, and other implementation support. 

• Maintain clear channels of communication with stakeholders, inclusive of Alliance’s CEO, for approval of various internal communications.

• Develop new strategies and structures for increasing internal communication efforts to drive stronger engagement across platforms. 

• Lead Alliance’s CEO communication, inclusive of staff, scholars, and parent/family messages, opinion pieces, speeches, etc.

• Serve as lead on Home Office stakeholder meetings to develop or execute cross-functional messaging campaigns.

External Communication

• Support in the writing of press releases, the Monthly Digest, and other external communication.

• Develop media lists and maintain relationships with reporters. 

• Serve as Alliance’s communication spokesperson, being the main point of contact for media inquiries. 

• Develop and implement an external communication strategy in collaboration with the Alliance Foundation, inclusive advocacy outreach, earned media, and other external stakeholders. 

Data Analysis

• Analyze and leverage data across various communication platforms aimed at achieving communication KPIs.

Team Engagement

• Supervise and support the Manager, Communication, and provide creative direction and development opportunities.

• As needed, manage consultants that support various communication efforts.

• Collaborate with the Vice President, Communication and Advocacy, and other Strategy & Innovation team members on projects.

• Collaborate with the CEO Support, Scholar Enrollment, Talent, and other teams across the Home Office.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

Work Values

• Commitment to Alliance’s vision, mission, and core values. 

• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of the team. 

• Commitment to professional development, including participating in industry conferences to inform our strategies, work, and practices.

Education and Media Experience

• School-based experience, either in the K-12 or higher education space. 

• Knowledge of urban school systems, school environments, and school culture.