D&A Communications

Senior Communications Manager

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $130K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the strategic account leadership for equity-centered communications, shaping long-term plans, client expansion, and team growth.

Growth & Strategy: Define the Why and What of the account and surface opportunities beyond day-to-day tasks.
Client Leadership: Maintain executive-facing relationships, anticipate roadblocks, and drive high-level outcomes.
Delivery & Quality: Ensure equity-aligned, resonant deliverables while coaching junior staff.

Job Description

Lead the creation of long-term integrated communication plans, defining the "Why" and "What" of the account strategy rather than the day-to-day scheduling.
Proactively identify unstated client needs and potential areas for expanded scope, directly upselling new project work that aligns with the client’s evolving goals.
Maintain high billable utilization by directly authoring complex, high-stakes deliverables (e.g., crisis messaging, strategic proposals, and key campaign frameworks) that require an expert touch.
Oversee the financial health of assigned accounts. Ensure profitability, approve budget forecasts, and perform the final strategic review of invoices to ensure they reflect the value and scope of work delivered.
Act as the primary high-level point of contact for clients, navigating sensitive interactions, proactively anticipating roadblocks, and providing the executive presence needed to resolve complex bottlenecks.
Serve as the final quality gatekeeper to ensure all account deliverables adhere to the agency’s equity standards and resonate authentically with diverse communities.
Provide mentorship and coaching to Communications Managers and junior staff, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Lead strategy syncs with the Communications Manager (focused on account goals, risk mitigation, and growth opportunities) rather than tactical task check-ins.
Monitor the team’s bandwidth from a high level, ensuring the Communications Manager is utilizing resources correctly, while focusing on long-term team health and growth.

D&A Communications

D&A Communications (D&A) is an equity-first, full-service integrated communications and public relations agency with over 30 years of expertise. Headquartered in San Francisco, D&A serves clients throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Our deep understanding and knowledge about stakeholders and consumers motivations informs strategies that resonate with local communities while our experience with diverse markets enables us to deliver impactful results nationwide.We partner with clients across both the public and private sectors to develop inclusive, culturally relevant communication and engagement strategies. Our work includes designing effective education campaigns, facilitating meaningful community engagement, and building trust with historically underserved communities. In a world where diverse communities make up a significant percentage of the global population and where audiences and consumers come from a wide array of backgrounds, embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is not just an ethical imperative but a business necessity. At D&A, we understand that equity is the foundation of meaningful connections, and we help our clients move in a direction that reflects and respects the realities of the communities they serve.Guided by research, metrics, and audience feedback, we craft solutions that foster authentic connections and encourage two-way dialogue on issues that matter most. Whether addressing community concerns, launching innovative campaigns, or amplifying organizational impact, D&A empowers clients to build relationships that drive measurable and lasting change.Visit us online at www.davisimpact.com.

Founded in 1996

San Francisco, California, USA

29 employees (16 in marketing)

www.davisimpact.com

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

1.8K

Traffic Source Mix

30.3%

Direct

45.6%

Referral

6.5%

Social

16%

Paid

1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~28

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

14 (48% of company)

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

Lead the creation of long-term integrated communication plans, defining the "Why" and "What" of the account strategy rather than the day-to-day scheduling.
Proactively identify unstated client needs and potential areas for expanded scope, directly upselling new project work that aligns with the client’s evolving goals.
Maintain high billable utilization by directly authoring complex, high-stakes deliverables (e.g., crisis messaging, strategic proposals, and key campaign frameworks) that require an expert touch.
Oversee the financial health of assigned accounts. Ensure profitability, approve budget forecasts, and perform the final strategic review of invoices to ensure they reflect the value and scope of work delivered.
Act as the primary high-level point of contact for clients, navigating sensitive interactions, proactively anticipating roadblocks, and providing the executive presence needed to resolve complex bottlenecks.
Serve as the final quality gatekeeper to ensure all account deliverables adhere to the agency’s equity standards and resonate authentically with diverse communities.
Provide mentorship and coaching to Communications Managers and junior staff, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Lead strategy syncs with the Communications Manager (focused on account goals, risk mitigation, and growth opportunities) rather than tactical task check-ins.
Monitor the team’s bandwidth from a high level, ensuring the Communications Manager is utilizing resources correctly, while focusing on long-term team health and growth.