Communications Manager, Equinix Foundation

Equinix • Toronto, ON

8d • $121,000 - $218,000

About The Position

The Communications Manager, Equinix Foundation is a global storyteller, communicator, and brand steward who leads Foundation communications and sources community stories to advance shared goals across the Foundation, Corporate Communications, and Public Affairs teams. The role develops and champions a brand-level impact narrative and elevates the Foundation’s voice in priority communities to support Equinix brand visibility globally and locally.

The position aligns Foundation communications with the broader Equinix brand narrative, advances thought leadership, and deepens community trust through meaningful, human-centric, and authentic storytelling. It reports to the Equinix Corporate Reputation & Public Affairs team and works extensively with the Foundation team and Equinix’s Global Marketing, Brand, Sustainability, Employee and Regional Communications, and country teams.

The role leads a global, brand-aligned communications strategy; supports thought leadership and executive communications; develops culturally responsive community stories; launches and manages the Foundation’s LinkedIn Showcase Page; collaborates across functions and regions; and turns program data and Foundation impact into accessible reporting and storytelling.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in communications, marketing, public affairs, and/or social impact storytelling; experience in global or matrixed organizations is preferred.
• Strong writing and editorial skills, including experience creating written and visual content for social media, blogs, reports, and executive communications.
• Experience managing brand or social channels; LinkedIn experience is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, regions, and levels of seniority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones.
• Strong storytelling ability, including distilling complex initiatives into compelling written and visual narratives.
• Ability to navigate cross-functional relationships and influence without authority.
• Passion for digital inclusion, global development, and community impact.

Nice To Haves

• Background in ESG, CSR, philanthropy, or nonprofit communications.
• Familiarity with global development, workforce development, or digital inclusion topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a global Foundation communications strategy reflecting Equinix’s Community Principles, brand values, and narrative, including community trust, sustainability, workforce development, and digital inclusion.
• Serve as the Foundation’s brand guardian, reinforcing message alignment across regions and internal and external channels.
• Maintain global consistency while adapting communications to cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts.
• Help shape a global thought leadership platform, including speaking opportunities, bylines, and awards focused on digital inclusion, workforce development, and community resilience.
• Support executive communications by developing platforms for Foundation Board Members and other executives and shaping RFPs, talking points, and content for global forums, conferences, and internal forums.
• Develop messaging for programs such as Pathways to Tech and WeGive.
• Partner with community affairs and regional teams to build a global pipeline of stories from nonprofit partners, grantees, and Equinix employees, and share stories with communications partners for internal and external channels.
• Produce human-centered content that reflects diverse communities and amplifies voices traditionally underrepresented in the digital economy.
• Lead storytelling for global programs and key moments, including Pathways to Tech and Company Meeting, highlighting outcomes, human impact, and shared value with partners.
• Launch, manage, and grow the Equinix Foundation LinkedIn Showcase Page, owning content strategy, publishing, and analytics.
• Engage global audiences and highlight impact across countries, cultures, and nonprofit ecosystems.
• Collaborate with social media, brand, and digital teams to apply best practices and maximize visibility.
• Build strong relationships across Marketing, Brand, Sustainability, Employee Communications, Global Operations, E-Staff, and regional teams.
• Align Foundation messaging with regional business priorities and global communication campaigns.
• Partner with PR and Public Affairs to ensure community impact stories appear across Equinix channels, media, and major moments.
• Convert program data and Foundation impact into accessible communications for reports, dashboards, and shareholder-facing materials.
• Partner with nonprofit organizations to gather accurate global impact insights and co-create stories with dignity and integrity.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
• Health or healthcare coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary or optional benefit plans, depending on location and plan eligibility.
• Retirement or savings plans, including U.S. retirement plans and Canada’s DCPP, RRSP, and TFSA options.
• Accrued paid time off or vacation and personal time, depending on location.
• Paid holidays.
• Employees are eligible for a bonus; equity may be offered depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed