Communications Manager

SphericalRemote - United States, United States$166k – $166k+ Equity1mo ago

Remote NA Nonprofit Logistics Communications Manager Marketing Manager Figma Notion Reporting Media Relations Brand Strategy

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Requirements

Experience in communications, journalism, or strategic storytelling roles with demonstrated project management capacity
Project management and workflow coordination (Notion required)
Strong writing and editing skills across formats, with ability to translate complexity into clarity
Digital analytics and performance tracking
Proficiency in Figma
Knowledge of climate, resilience, media, social media, journalism and storytelling
Driven, responsive, and independent—capable of working as a strategic partner
Able to manage multiple workstreams and keep complex projects moving forward
Comfortable with both tactical implementation and strategic contribution
Familiarity with Los Angeles communities, media landscape, and climate resilience context
Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven communications
Understanding of living systems thinking or regenerative design principles
Location: Los Angeles–based candidates strongly preferred. Deep familiarity with LA Basin communities, local media landscape, and climate resilience context is highly valued.
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Responsibilities

Project Management & Campaign Coordination
Orchestrate communications campaigns across the strategic roadmap, coordinating internal teams and external partners
Develop and maintain editorial calendars, workflow systems, creative briefs, and production schedules using Notion
Track deliverables against milestones including op-ed placements, Field Kit coverage, partner toolkit rollouts, and multimedia production
Manage embargoed media outreach logistics and coordinate media demos
Support up to threeARLA campaigns annually, ensuring compliance with client protocols
Coordinate with contractors and cross-functional team members to ensure cohesive implementation
Copywriting & Social Media
Draft and shepherd op-eds and thought leadership pieces through the pitch-to-placement process
Lead social media strategy and day-to-day stewardship across LinkedIn, Meta, Bluesky, and emerging platforms
Amplify local case studies, community voices, and partner stories to strengthen narrative impact
Design and implement social rollouts for campaigns including Field Kit launches and out-of-home activations
Ensure all content reflects brand voice, messaging frameworks, and narrative principles
Analytics, Reporting & Strategic Support
Monitor and report monthly on communications KPIs: earned media reach, social engagement, OOH performance, website analytics, and partner amplification
Maintain the KPI dashboard for media and outreach performance
Use digital performance data to optimize communications reach and inform strategic adjustments
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Strategic Communications Director, contributing ideas for campaign concepts and messaging refinements
Track early implementer feedback on narrative clarity, inspiration to act, and ease of integration
Build digital assets and campaign prototypes using Figma
Field Team Participation
Participate in transdisciplinary Field Teams at Spherical focused on strategic sensing and stakeholder understanding
Gather and synthesize insights from Los Angeles communities to inform communications strategy
Facilitate learning exchanges between Field Teams and communications efforts
Surface community stories and voices for narrative amplification
Communications campaigns delivered on time and aligned with key milestones
Demonstrable growth in media coverage, social engagement, and Field Kit reach tracked against baseline metrics
Content and campaigns consistently reflecting brand voice and Living Infrastructure narrative principles
Monthly KPI reporting delivered on schedule with actionable recommendations
Effective cross-functional collaboration evidenced by on-time deliverables and positive team feedback
Operational excellence that enables the Strategic Communications Director to focus on strategic excellence