Senior Communications Leader

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Job Title: Senior Communications Leader

Location: Oakland, CA (HYBRID)

Description:

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. Prefer local to Bay Area. The role is hybrid.

TOP THINGS:

1. Corporate comms experience
2.  Effectiveness measurement experience
3.  Strategy support, awareness of client goals/playbook

Job Description

Minimum:

• 5 years or more experience in corporate communications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Desired:

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Generalist experience, e.g., executive and employee communications, media relations, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience managing communications through multiple delivery channels (Web, print, video, in-person meetings, etc.)
• Social-media savvy
• Able to present complex data and technical information in a simple and easy-to-understand manner
• Able to build working relationships across the organization
• Adaptable, flexible and able to deal with the ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Plays a key role in executing the communications plan for specific organizations, both internally and externally.
• Creates original content, including newsletters, social media, employee emails, fact sheets, intranet content, news releases, etc.
• Works with leadership and content stakeholders to draft key communications. Provides consultation and editorial services, including content development, editing/reviewing services, message control and securing approvals
• Advocates for multi-directional communication
• Coordinates with the wider Corporate Affairs team to ensure consistency and pacing of communications
• Measures effectiveness of communication tactics

Strategic Support: assist in planning, tracking, and executing key projects and initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

• Coordination: Liaise between Functional Areas to ensure alignment and resolve issues promptly
• Calendar Management: organize schedules, meetings, and events to optimize the Chief of Staff time and focus.
• Data and Reporting: Collect and analyze data to provide insights that support decision-making
• Event planning: Coordinate logistics for leadership meetings, workshops, All Hands, interviews, and presentations