[Oakland, CA] Communications & Media Relations Manager, Rockwood Leadership Institute
Rockwood Leadership
Rockwood Leadership Institute in Oakland, CA is hiring for a Communications & Media Relations Manager:
DESCRIPTION
We’re looking to hire someone who loves crafting and pitching content, understands the value of good storytelling and strong data, and is interested in expanding their skills and knowledge in the area of communications and marketing.
This position reports to the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, and will work in close collaboration with all Rockwood’s various teams (including the President and Chief Executive Officer) on-site at our Oakland, CA office.
Who You Are
· Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail: deadlines are rarely dropped, and periods are always in place
· Motivated Self-Starter: ready to jump in to new projects and get your hands dirty right away
· People-Person: you enjoy providing quality customer service
· Internet-Savvy: you read blogs frequently, spend time on social media, and have an understanding of how content is engaged with and shared on the web
· Problem-Solver: you tackle obstacles and bumps in the road by exploring solutions
· Research- / Data-Lover: capable of both collecting and finding the information necessary to prove a point
· Enthusiastic Team-Player: collaboration and teamwork is fun and essential to your work-life
· Expert Storyteller: you’re comfortable sculpting data, interviews, or information into an engaging story
What You’ll Do
· Create and Craft Content
o Write posts on a wide range of topics for Rockwood’s blog
o Provide feedback to other contributors, and edit other writers’ content
o Work with Senior Communications & Marketing Manager to develop content, both for other blogs / publications, and our own
o Contribute to other content projects as needed
· Media Relations
o Connect with influential media outlets, journalists, and thought leaders to place content written by and about Rockwood
o Create content for media outlets to grow Rockwood’s footprint (press releases, announcements, creative content, etc.)
o Collaborate with key stakeholders (including executives) to craft and pitch press releases and thought leadership pieces
o Establish a sustainable, strategic approach to PR based on adding value to media outlets and building partnerships
· Storybanking / Research
o Gather stories from Rockwood’s network of staff, alums, funders, and other community members to create content
o Interview alums, and create content based on their stories
o Develop research-based content products (blog posts, white papers, case studies, reports, etc.) that share Rockwood’s story and value with the world
· General Duties
o Support Senior Communications & Marketing Manager with special projects
o Stay on top of nonprofit marketing/communications tools and best practices, as well as topics relevant to Rockwood (leadership, nonprofits, mindfulness, etc.)
What You’ll Need
· Experience in the nonprofit / “social good” (B-Corp) world, or a related professional setting
· Experience writing and developing content for different audiences and topics
· Ability to edit creatively, beyond just grammar and spelling
· Experience pitching stories to news outlets or other types of publications (blogs, etc.)
· Experience working in diverse, high-performing environments with many different types of people and teams
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter with your interest in Rockwood and your relevant experience, 2 brief writing samples (preferably news-style articles, press releases, or blog posts), and your resume. We are conducting a rolling review of all applications so the sooner you submit, the sooner we’ll get to know you!
BENEFITS
- 4-day workweek (never work a Friday again!)
- Be part of a supportive, close-knit, caring team who want to help you grow personally & professionally
- Paid vacation, and UNLIMITED sick days
- Paid holidays
- 3-month paid sabbatical after 7 years
Paid By Rockwood:
- Medical
- Chiropractic and acupuncture
- Dental
- Vision
- Life/AD&D/LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident Advance
- $1,000 per year for professional development, with additional professional development opportunities throughout the year for the entire team
* Rockwood also contributes up to $300 toward dependent coverage (medical, chiropractic and acupuncture, dental, and/or vision)
Optional, Paid By Employee:
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Health Spending Account
- Commuter Checks (for public transit, parking, vanpool, and cycling)
- 401K (discretionary contributions may be made by Rockwood depending on budget)
LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
English (Spanish a plus)