Media & Communications Specialist

Child Care Resource Center • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general oversight of the Communications Supervisor, the Media & Communications Specialist coordinates communications for CCRC’s service area. The role develops and distributes press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, web and social media campaigns, and other marketing materials. It collaborates with Communications team members, CCRC staff across departments and locations, and external partners in support of agency priorities, projects, and events. The work is organized across Communications & Marketing (60%), Digital Communications & Brand Management (25%), and Stakeholder Engagement & Event Support (15%).

This is a full-time hybrid position with standard Monday–Friday working hours. The employee may need to work a non-traditional schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends, and travel up to 20% to agency locations, community events, and internal or external meetings and events. The work environment is a standard office setting with a moderate level of background noise.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Professional experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, with a history of content generation; 2+ years is stated as preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including online research, website analytics, and social media.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Database management experience.
• For work-related driving, meet approved-driver requirements, including maintaining current auto insurance and a current California Driver’s License, and obtaining DMV clearance.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Complete the background checks and any role-specific clearances applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or a related field with a history of content generation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications for CCRC’s service area.
• Develop and distribute press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, web and social media campaigns, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with Communications team members, CCRC staff across departments and locations, and external partners to support agency priorities, projects, and events.
• Support Communications & Marketing, Digital Communications & Brand Management, and Stakeholder Engagement & Event Support.
• Travel to agency locations, community events, and internal and external meetings or events for coordination and agency representation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance.
• Basic life insurance and long-term disability paid for by CCRC.
• Employer contribution and employer match in the 403(b) retirement savings plan, with 100% vesting.
• Vacation and sick time, holidays, and paid winter break.
• Learning and professional development opportunities, including education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• 501(c)(3) designation; employees may apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree