Senior Manager, Communications

1 month ago
Full-time
Senior
Marketing and Growth
CALSTART

CALSTART

CALSTART accelerates growth of the clean transportation technology industry by bringing together over 210 members, from startups to Fortune 100 firms, to innovate, create jobs, and reduce pollution. As a national nonprofit consortium with offices acros...

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 1992

Description

  • Develop and implement an integrated communications plan aligned with CALSTART’s mission, programs, and policy initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain consistent brand voice and messaging across CALSTART and its programs and initiatives.
  • Serve as a thought partner to program and policy leads to translate technical objectives into compelling narratives.
  • Proactively secure media coverage and build relationships with journalists and editors across multiple outlet types.
  • Prepare press materials, talking points, op-eds, policy briefs, and briefing documents for leadership.
  • Manage media inquiries, coach spokespeople, and coordinate interviews and media events.
  • Own the creation of high-quality communications content, including press releases, blog posts, newsletters, annual reports, and case studies.
  • Oversee production of multi-channel assets such as presentations, fact sheets, social content, and website copy in collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
  • Lead storytelling efforts for program successes, deployments, policy wins, and research findings.
  • Plan and execute events, briefings, roundtables, and webinars for key stakeholders.
  • Develop and track communications KPIs, monitor analytics, and adjust tactics to improve reach and engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with donor communications policies and disclosure requirements for funded programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
  • 7–10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or related roles.
  • Experience in automotive, clean transportation, or nonprofit sectors strongly preferred.
  • Experience promoting policy initiatives at the federal, state, or local level required.
  • Exemplary writing and storytelling ability with a portfolio of press materials, op-eds, reports, or briefs.
  • Strong media relations skills with proven success securing coverage and managing crises.
  • Ability to translate technical topics into clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
  • Hands-on approach with willingness to contribute directly to writing, editing, and project execution.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, collaborate effectively, and influence without formal authority.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $95,000 to $113,000 per year.
  • 100% company-paid comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • Retirement plan with generous company contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
  • Three weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment.
  • 11 paid company holidays.
  • Paid sick time and paid family leave.

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