Responsibilities

• External Communications & Media Relations Lead CCF's earned media strategy, building and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across local, regional, and national outlets covering philanthropy, civic affairs, and Los Angeles.
• Serve as the primary media contact for the Foundation, coordinating interview requests, preparing spokespeople, and managing press inquiries with speed and strategic judgment.
• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, op-eds, statements, and rapid response communications on behalf of CCF and its executive leadership.
• Monitor the media landscape for opportunities to amplify CCF's voice on issues relevant to the Foundation's mission and strategic framework priorities.
• Manage crisis communications in coordination with the VP, Marketing and Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer, ensuring consistent messaging and stakeholder confidence during sensitive moments.
• Executive Communications — Develop and maintain CCF's executive communications infrastructure — including standing messaging frameworks, talking points, and institutional narrative documents — for use by the CEO and senior leaders across internal and external settings.
• Write and edit executive-level content including keynote remarks, Board presentations, op-eds, bylined articles, stakeholder letters, and public testimonies.
• Prepare the CEO and other senior leaders for media interviews, panel appearances, speaking engagements, and high-stakes donor or community conversations.
• Build a deep understanding of the CEO's voice, priorities, and communication style to serve as a trusted ghostwriter and strategic communications advisor.
• Collaborate with the Office of Philanthropy to develop donor-facing executive correspondence that reflects CCF's institutional voice and strengthens philanthropic relationships.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of progressive communications experience, including significant time in a senior communications, public affairs, editorial, or related leadership role

Nice to have

• Experience in philanthropic, nonprofit, civic, or mission-driven institutional context is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual communications skills, particularly Spanish, would also be highly valued.

Benefits

• generous benefits package.