Strategic Communications Manager

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$80K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level4+ years expInternship

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic school-wide communications for Milken Community School’s signature programs and departments, shaping reputation and stakeholder storytelling.

  • Must-have: 4–7 years in communications and strong writing
  • Standout: cross-department collaboration and leadership of major initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies to elevate the visibility and reputation of Athletics, Integration, Performing Arts & Signature Programs
  • Partner with department leaders to identify key narratives, milestones, achievements, and community stories.
  • Plan and implement coordinated messaging across website, social media, email, print, and other platforms.
  • Ensure consistent brand standards and high-quality storytelling across all collateral.
  • Lead communications planning and implementation for major institutional initiatives as assigned.
  • Develop messaging frameworks and project plans that align with broader School strategy.
  • Coordinate with the Creative Director and marketing team on design, digital content, and campaign execution.
  • Establish timelines, benchmarks, and metrics to evaluate effectiveness.
  • Produce compelling written and digital content including feature stories, announcements, talking points, website copy, and campaign messaging.
  • Identify and cultivate storytelling opportunities that highlight student achievement, faculty excellence, and program innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • 4–7 years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong project management abilities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse constituencies
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of initiative and follow-through
  • Experience working in CMS, Social Media platforms, Adobe or Canva, and CRM/Database systems required
  • Flexible, highly detail oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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Milken Community School

Milken is a home for personal growth and intellectual inquiry – a place where profound learning stimulates young minds and lays a strong foundation for spiritual practice and ethical action.We offer our students in grades 6-12 the exceptional resources and experiences of a top-tier independent school infused with a soulful and dynamic Jewish education.

Founded in 1991
USA
253 employees (20 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.9%
Direct
49.8%
Referral
4.8%
Social
9.5%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~256

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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