Communications Advisor

Durham, CA (Hybrid)

$67K/yr – $107K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive strategic communications programs by shaping messaging, managing media relations, and developing compelling stories across internal and external channels, while continuously aligning with business objectives and stakeholder needs.

  • Guide research-driven strategy and risk assessment to inform communications plans
  • Coordinate projects and align with leaders, partners, and SMEs
  • Prepare leaders for media interactions and public speaking

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and execution of strategic communications and engagement plans that advance divisional and enterprise priorities.
  • Develop an understanding of business objectives, emerging issues, stakeholder needs and target audiences, using research and analysis to identify communications risks and opportunities, escalate concerns when appropriate, and inform communications strategies, messaging, and recommendations.
  • Produce, edit, and publish accurate, compelling, and audience-appropriate communications across internal, external, digital, and social channels. Deliverables may include news releases, talking points, internal articles, web and intranet content, presentations, and social media posts.
  • Coordinate communications projects from planning through execution, managing timelines, approvals, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations to keep work moving forward.
  • Build productive relationships with communications colleagues, business partners, leaders, and subject matter experts to gather information, align communications approaches, and deliver consistent messaging.
  • Support media relations activities, including monitoring and assessing incoming inquiries, initiating appropriate response and escalation protocols, coordinating and staffing interviews, and monitoring media coverage.
  • Identify and develop compelling stories and proactive earned-media opportunities that support business objectives and advance organizational priorities.
  • Help develop materials to prepare leaders and subject matter experts for media interviews, speaking engagements, and other stakeholder interactions.
  • Support the management and continuous improvement of corporate communications channels and platforms, including content publishing, asset management, content reviews and other recurring communications activities.
  • Support the management and continuous improvement of corporate communications channels and platforms, including content publishing, asset management, content reviews, performance monitoring, and the use of audience engagement insights to inform future communications approaches.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.
  • In lieu of a degree, at least five years of experience in a related field.

Preferred

  • You are energized by a fast-moving environment where priorities shift, deadlines are tight and new challenges create opportunities to learn.
  • You are curious and motivated to understand both the details and the broader business context, asking thoughtful questions that strengthen the work.
  • You bring urgency without sacrificing judgment, accuracy or strategic thinking.
  • You take ownership of your work, anticipate next steps and actively move deliverables forward.
  • You are an adaptable and collaborative teammate who builds strong relationships, seeks feedback and continuously improves.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
  • Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • 401k match including an annual company contribution
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Salaries

Posted range

$67K/yr – $107K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,779 salaries.

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