Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager, Communications & Media Relations
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expPeninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is dedicated to land conservation and public access. The Senior Manager, Communications & Media Relations will lead POST’s media and communications strategy, crafting narratives that support land conservation and reflect the organization's values.
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Responsibilities
Build and execute proactive and reactive media communications strategies and tactics that support land projects and transactions, local, state and federal policy work when needed, and general POST corporate activities using messaging that effectively communicates our mission, vision, strategic plan directions and values. Weave separate initiatives into a comprehensive narrative when possible
Lead the process to define, coordinate and disseminate high-impact messages across internal teams, including subject matter experts, content, digital, fundraising and executive teams
Collaborate with external partners, legal counsel, and other relevant parties as necessary for coordination and alignment
Work to incorporate POST’s three pillars of building climate resilience, enhancing biodiversity and expanding equitable public access to nature into messaging content, media relations, and activities in a way that makes POST’s brand accessible, welcoming and friendly to all the communities we serve
Develop relationships with and act as the central point of contact with media contacts that focus on land conservation, land use, local climate change-related issues, and other stakeholders while managing and optimizing our PR agency relationship
Engage and align POST staff and board with messaging initiatives including public-facing assets like media statements, blog posts, communications plans, briefing materials for spokespeople and more
Prepare and train spokespeople both internal and external to POST as appropriate
Advise POST leadership on media strategy, and clearly communicate various campaign goals and performance metrics
Support crisis communications when necessary and quickly drive cross-functional team alignment; regularly anticipate reputational risks and develop appropriate communication actions
Manage in-bound press inquiries on a range of time-sensitive issues and other mid- and longer-term opportunities
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience in corporate communications including media relations
A strong understanding of the Bay Area land conservation industry, players, practices and norms
A strategic communications professional with a strong ability to communicate and work across multiple stakeholders on story opportunities and projects
Strong media relations skills with experience in crisis communications
Comfortable providing counsel to C-level executives, and working independently to identify problems and solutions
Ability to move seamlessly between big strategic thinking and tactical execution, and juggle multiple, sometimes competing priorities, to set a vision and guide colleagues toward implementation
An excellent verbal and written storyteller able to craft compelling corporate narratives
Experienced in public relations agency management and resource allocation
Able to work with discretion, professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with complex, sensitive, and confidential issues
Diplomacy and positivity in challenging situations, and the ability to receive and deliver constructive criticism
Experience working under tight deadlines with speed, accuracy and consistency
Willingness to speak directly to various audiences including media, staff, board and public
Excellent project management skills with understanding of models such as RASCI and/or MOCHA project management frameworks
Well-versed in all current communications tools across platforms such as the Google application suite, Microsoft tools and online meeting platforms
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement account contribution & matching
Generous time off
Paid maternity/paternity/family medical leave
Pet insurance
Excellent learning and mental/physical wellness programs
Personal mobile/internet usage stipend
Commuter benefits
And more!
Company
Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
Our Mission: POST protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all.
51-200 employees
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