Job Description

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is looking to fill the position of full-time Communications Manager immediately. This role involves preparing and coordinating communication of LAWAC’s programs and activities to members, media contacts, partner organizations, and the public. Responsibilities include managing website content, email marketing, webinar production, social media outreach, graphic design, and fundraising campaigns, in coordination with other aspects of LAWAC’s operations.

Communications Manager Responsibilities

Regular Communications

• Create engaging and informative content for a weekly newsletter that aligns with the organization’s goals, objectives, and programs.
• Compose compelling and concise press releases and media alerts to promote the organization’s events, announcements, and initiatives.
• Compile a quarterly newsletter that encapsulates all of the events that have occurred over the last quarter, as well as highlighting new and involved Board members, important donors and sponsors, significant Council news, and more.

Social Media & Content Creation

• Craft compelling event descriptions and titles to effectively communicate event details and attract attendees.
• With the assistance of LAWAC Communications & Marketing interns, design visually appealing graphics and digital assets to promote events on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter/X.
• Edit post-event and post-webinar videos and upload to the organization’s YouTube channel.

Website Content Management

• Work with Programs Manager to create events on GrowthZone CRM and publish event information on the organization’s website and calendar.
• Regularly update website content including, but not limited to: sponsors, donors, and members of the Board of Directors.

Events & Marketing

• Design event flyers, event programs, table centerpieces, and any other necessary event materials.
• Develop and send Thank-You Letters to be sent to all event moderators, speakers, and sponsors following the event.
• Develop informational folders for LAWAC guests, visitors, and interested parties.
• Establish relationships with key media outlets & figures, including reporters and journalists.

Fundraising

• Work with the Executive Vice President and Director of Membership & Advancement to develop and coordinate multi-channel marketing efforts to promote the Year-End Giving Campaign.
• Develop and send Thank-You Letters to donors.
• Support communications with the Board of Directors, including preparing materials for Board meetings and sharing onboarding information with new Board members

High School Program (HSP)

• Work with the Programs Manager to develop topics and find speakers for the quarterly HSP
• Create promotional materials for each quarterly HSP
• Regularly communicate with local high schools involved in the HSP, as well as continue outreach to high schools not yet involved

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications
• Experience posting and formatting content using a Content Management System (CMS)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, group-term life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days

*Please email your cover letter to worldaffairs@lawac.org!*

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