Communications Specialist

San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media relations and internal communications for Feeding San Diego, with a focus on mission storytelling and executive messaging.

  • Proactively manage media relations and internal communications across Feeding San Diego.
  • Requires at least two years in a communications role with media relations expertise.
  • Demonstrates cross-functional collaboration and crisis communication readiness.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media Relations
  • Proactively pitch media outlets, focusing on compelling storytelling that highlights Feeding San Diego’s mission, programs, executive team, and impact in the community
  • Help field reactive media requests, using independent judgement to make recommendations shaping the story, including on spokespersons and locations
  • Draft press materials including press releases, pitches, media advisories, talking points, statements, and briefing documents; conduct research and informational interviews to get information needed
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists at local, regional, and national outlets, investing time outside of media segments to learn more about the local media landscape and reporters’ beats
  • Collaborate cross departmentally to gather information and ensure accurate and timely communication
  • Support the coordination and execution of press conferences, media briefings, and other public relations events; interact with high level elected officials and partners
  • Establish and maintain relationships with spokespersons throughout the network to serve as interview sources
  • Maintain list of sources for the organization
  • Maintain communication calendars and ensure timely delivery of content

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, particularly in journalism, public relations, communications, or marketing
  • Minimum two years of experience as a communications specialist, public relations specialist or a similar role in communications.
  • Strong understanding of corporate communication principles, media relations, public relations and crisis communication strategies
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships
  • High level of creativity and strategic thinking, with the ability to develop innovative communication solutions.
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Capability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle confidential information with utmost integrity and discretion
  • Adeptness to work under pressure and handle crisis communication
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and efficiently
  • Microsoft 365 experience
  • Asana, Smartsheet, Basecamp or other project management system experience
  • Act as a collaborative team player who can take constructive feedback on their work and adjust accordingly
  • Ability to understand organizational needs, including general business strategy, industry issues, key stakeholders, and giving trends

Preferred

  • Experience working cross functionally with teams in a non-profit setting (development, programs, volunteer, etc.)
  • Existing non-profit experience working in marketing and communications

Benefits

  • Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Employer sponsored healthcare benefits at platinum level for medical
  • 401K retirement plan with company matching
  • Flexible work environment; Attractive, welcoming office
  • Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick, & company holidays
  • Learning & development and recognition programs
  • Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives in San Diego County.
  • Supportive and engaged Board of Directors
  • You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together.
  • We live by our core values: Agility, Stewardship, Collaboration, Environment, Nutrition & Dignity.
  • 100% of our workforce believes in our mission and vision
  • Commitment to Sustainability – We prioritize food rescue to feed people not landfills. Food waste goes to local hog farms.
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Feeding San Diego

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Feeding San Diego is a non-profit organization on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego rescues surplus food from local and national food donors before it goes to waste and gets it to people facing hunger in San Diego County. It is the only Feeding America partner food bank in the region. Last year, the hunger-relief organization provided more than 31 million meals to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, and veterans in partnership with a network of more than 350 local charities, schools, colleges, faith communities, healthcare providers, and meal sites. It operates a multitude of hunger-relief and food programs countywide that support people facing hunger with food assistance or resources. Last year, 90% percent of the food distributed by Feeding San Diego was rescued, allowing high-quality food to be redirected instead of going to waste. By diverting more than 32.6 million pounds of food from the landfill each year and using it to feed people facing hunger, Feeding San Diego helps avert 28,986 metric tons of CO2 from being emitted, protecting people and the planet. Every $1 donated helps provide two meals to people facing hunger.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feedingsandiegoInstagram: http://instagram.com/feedingsandiegoYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/FeedingSDTikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@feedingsandiego

Founded in 2007
San Diego, California, USA
95 employees (7 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
43.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$156.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.1%
Direct
45.2%
Referral
6.4%
Social
1.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~99

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
5.2 years

Funding

Total Funding
$95.2K
Last Raise
$95.2K
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2023
    Grant • $95.2K

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