Communications Manager

The Surplus Line Association of CA • San Ramon, CA

1h • $90,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SLACAL seeks a skilled and proactive Communications Manager to support and elevate our expanding communications efforts. This role is ideal for a professional with 3–5 years of experience in communications, editorial or content marketing who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can independently execute deliverables with speed, clarity and alignment to department objectives.

This position will contribute to high-quality writing, editing, campaign execution and project management. The ideal candidate will bring strong editorial judgment, a commitment to accuracy and style and the ability to confidently move content from idea to publication. A background in stakeholder communications or editorial production is a plus. The ability to translate current events and industry developments into relevant insurance insights is also valued. This role offers portfolio-building opportunities through management of SLACAL’s annual report and involvement in thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, journalism or editorial
• Excellent writing, editing and project management skills
• Experience applying AP style and editing for clarity, grammar and tone
• Comfort handling multiple projects and deadlines with minimal oversight
• Familiarity with CMS, email marketing and content publishing tools
• Strong judgment, organizational skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Background in insurance or the ability to quickly develop expertise in the surplus lines market
• Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content for a range of audiences and formats, including email campaigns, executive memos, newsletters, web content and reports
• Support end-to-end content production, including research, drafting, copyediting, design collaboration, stakeholder input and approval routing
• Help manage communications campaigns and special projects that support departmental priorities and SLACAL initiatives
• Apply AP style, brand voice and internal editorial standards across all communications
• Coordinate production of the SLACAL’s annual report, including content tracking, contributor coordination and production timelines
• Support publishing of content across the SLACAL’s digital platforms, ensuring timely and accurate distribution
• Maintain and update internal messaging resources
• Contribute to the organization’s LinkedIn and member communications strategies

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching and Roth IRA
• Wellness program
• Employee rewards program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational assistance
• Generous PTO accrual
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangement may be available for the right candidate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager