Communications Specialist

Dodge & Cox • San Francisco, CA

5d • $87,700 - $104,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Communications team is responsible for delivering on a strategy that supports the firm’s efforts to preserve and enhance our strong reputation in the industry, build our brand, and strengthen our relevance by creating distinctive content that highlights our investment team’s insights. Working in partnership with our Investment, Client Service, Human Capital, Legal, and Operations teams, the Communications team helps the firm engage effectively across market segments, stakeholder groups, and digital channels. The team is seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist who will be responsible for: Supporting the ongoing implementation of our overall brand and communications strategy Assisting and managing day-to-day and quarter-end production activities—such as creating and updating Fund- and investment strategy–related materials, client communications, and other deliverables across our market segments globally. Occasionally tight deadlines, heavier workloads, and extended hours may be required, particularly during quarter-end reporting periods Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to tailor investment content, thought leadership papers, and digital media that effectively engage our audiences across multiple channels—including our website, email, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms Providing ongoing project management support for a broad range of ongoing and ad-hoc projects, including managing production calendars and timelines to keep all project work on schedule and in scope Partnering with the firm’s Legal and Compliance departments to implement regulatory requirements in relation to our communications and ensure compliance with marketing and advertising rules, overseeing routine communications reviews as well as special projects Supporting and managing robust analytics reports and dashboards that measure the effectiveness of our content and digital engagement strategies to strengthen our understanding of how clients, consultants, financial advisors, and other intermediaries engage with us, and inform our content approach Providing support for events and conferences by coordinating planning, logistics, and communication strategies The Ideal Candidate: We seek a sharp, intellectually curious individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and quickly grasps complex concepts. Candidates should have strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and a proactive, action-oriented mindset—all of which help drive meaningful results for our team and our clients.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree with an excellent academic record
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, for creating compelling, data-driven presentations
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, especially InDesign; skills in Photoshop and Illustrator a plus
• Demonstrates a keen eye for operational efficiency, is tech-savvy, and has familiarity with AI technologies
• Exhibits exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Collaborates effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to learn and apply new skills
• Takes initiative and perseveres to see projects through with a continuous improvement mindset
• Dodge & Cox has a 4/1 hybrid work model, and all Dodge & Cox employees are required to be in their assigned office as noted in the job posting Monday - Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Solid grasp of institutional, intermediary, and retail business segments within the investment industry
• Basic knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements for 40-Act funds, investment advisers, and UCITS communications is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supporting the ongoing implementation of our overall brand and communications strategy
• Assisting and managing day-to-day and quarter-end production activities—such as creating and updating Fund- and investment strategy–related materials, client communications, and other deliverables across our market segments globally.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to tailor investment content, thought leadership papers, and digital media that effectively engage our audiences across multiple channels—including our website, email, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms
• Providing ongoing project management support for a broad range of ongoing and ad-hoc projects, including managing production calendars and timelines to keep all project work on schedule and in scope
• Partnering with the firm’s Legal and Compliance departments to implement regulatory requirements in relation to our communications and ensure compliance with marketing and advertising rules, overseeing routine communications reviews as well as special projects
• Supporting and managing robust analytics reports and dashboards that measure the effectiveness of our content and digital engagement strategies to strengthen our understanding of how clients, consultants, financial advisors, and other intermediaries engage with us, and inform our content approach
• Providing support for events and conferences by coordinating planning, logistics, and communication strategies

Benefits

• coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit
• commuter, health & wellness, backup care, matching gift, employee assistance, and life and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees