Communications Manager

Job overview

The Communications Manager role is based in an Essie Justice Group office in Oakland or Los Angeles, CA; the listing location is Oakland, CA. The work arrangement is not specified. Compensation is $90,000–$95,000 per year. Essie Justice Group organizes women with incarcerated loved ones to build collective power and advance social change. The manager leads communications strategy, content, and digital work to advance Essie’s membership and movement goals. The role develops messaging and campaigns, shares member stories and political analysis, and uses performance data to refine communications and expand reach.

What you'll do

• Develop organizational messaging and oversee content and digital strategies
• manage communications staff and creative contractors
• oversee publications and visual assets
• create content calendars and publish or edit content across social, web, email, and press channels
• track digital performance and report analytics
• cultivate media relationships
• develop campaign communications, op-eds, statements, talking points, and media training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications manager

oakland ca

essie justice group

$90k–$95k per year

content strategy

digital communications

social media

media relations

campaign communications

black feminist lens

narrative strategy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• optional 401(k)
• substantial vacation package
• monthly personal wellness stipend.

Why this role

Leads communications through a Black feminist lens in support of gender justice, race justice, and ending mass incarceration.

About the employer

Essie Justice Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.