Communications Manager

Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own CMTA’s social media and content program end to end, turning policy and member news into engaging content while coordinating with the Head of Communications.

  • Lead the content calendar and ensure cross-channel consistency
  • Oversee newsletters and on-site event communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own CMTA’s social media presence end to end
  • Develop a strategic content calendar in coordination with the Head of Communications
  • Create platform-specific content (graphics, copy, and video) for LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and other channels
  • Showcase CMTA events through live coverage, photography, and phone videography
  • Monitor social media engagement and report monthly analytics
  • Own the writing and formatting of California Manufacturing Monthly, CMTA’s monthly newsletter, in a consistent editorial voice and structure
  • Support development of other CMTA newsletters and email campaigns
  • Write blog posts, website copy, announcements, and other communications
  • Turn policy, manufacturing, and business developments into clear, accessible content in coordination with the Head of Communications and the Government Relations Team
  • Repurpose content across channels to extend reach

Requirements

  • 2–4 years in nonprofit communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
  • Experience with social media strategy and content creation
  • Experience with newsletter messaging
  • Photography skills (comfortable with, or willing to learn, CMTA’s Canon Mark IV camera)
  • Experience with video editing
  • Experience with Canva

Preferred

  • Experience with policy and legislative messaging
  • Experience with Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms
  • Experience with WordPress websites
  • Event coordination experience, or a strong interest in event support

Benefits

  • Paid time off, holidays, and sick time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage with CMTA contributing up to $800 toward monthly premiums
  • 401(k) match
  • Monthly phone stipend
  • Paid monthly parking in a covered garage located half a block from the office
  • Summer Fridays
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California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) works to improve and enhance a strong business climate for California's more than 45,000 manufacturing, processing, and technology-based companies. Since 1918, CMTA has worked with state government to develop balanced laws, effective regulations and sound public policies to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs while safeguarding the state's environmental resources. CMTA represents 400 businesses from the entire manufacturing community — an economic sector that generates more than $382 billion every year and employs more than 1.2 million Californians.

Founded in 1918
Sacramento, California, USA
25 employees (4 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $90K/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 5,964 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (16% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.8%
Direct
49.1%
Referral
6%
Social
16.6%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~26
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Communications Manager

California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) · Sacramento, CA · Hybrid