Communications Manager Jobs

*THIS IS A 4 MONTH CONTRACT*

*MUST BE BASED IN THE BAY AREA, CA*

MUST HAVE:

• Has work experience with writing corporate communications
• Experience in Crisis communications
• Experience managing issues and rapid response communications
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, or related field
• Experience leveraging social media platforms as a rapid response strategy
• 7+ years of work experience in the communications specialist field
• Experience working directly with reporters
• Experience distilling complex technology or policy issues into simplified language

Description

Meta is seeking a Communications contract worker focused on rapid response communications. The position requires strong media relations skills and experience using social media platforms as a rapid response tactic. This person is expected to maintain relationships with key media and influencers and should be highly organized, energetic, and detail-oriented. Key parts of the role will include devising media and social media strategy around challenging and time-sensitive issues, drafting statements and messaging, and working directly with reporters. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly absorb complex issues, come up with a response strategy, and lead cross-functional efforts to see it through. This role is on the Strategic Response Communications team.

Responsibilities

Help guide response strategy on some of Facebook’s most pressing and complex issues

Work directly with reporters on stories Draft statements and messaging

Develop and execute rapid response plans for social media

Partner with communications team colleagues when issues arise in their areas of subject matter expertise

Counsel cross-functional partners on communications considerations for policy changes, product updates and other announcements

Preferred qualifications

Experience working on a corporate communications team, at a public affairs agency, a political campaign, and/or as a journalist