Learning Commons · 1 day ago
Communications Manager, Learning Commons
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$138K/yr - $189K/yr
6+ years expLearning Commons is Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s education initiative, aiming to scale proven teaching and learning practices. The Communications Manager will manage strategic communications, develop media relations, and create compelling content to enhance the organization's impact and visibility.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Media relations: 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
Content creation and strategic communications: Write and edit compelling content, including press releases, blogs, newsletters, web content, social media posts, talking points, and FAQs
Support internal communications: Maintain communications calendar and create content for internal newsletters, events, and announcements
Plan and execute events: Prepare briefing memos, assess and track speaking engagement requests, and manage the logistics for press calls, workshops, webinars, convenings, and conferences
Collaborate cross-functionally: 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
Assist with vendor contracts and invoicing for select communications services: Work with Legal and Finance teams to ensure quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Learning Commons
Learning Commons is the name of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's long-standing work and investment in education, which aims to scale proven teaching and learning practices to benefit every learner.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase