Foundation for California Community Colleges is hiring: Senior Public Relations

Senior Public Relations Specialist, Communications

Join the Foundation for California Community Colleges as a Senior Public Relations Specialist. 100% remote within California; candidates must reside in California.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies, cultivating relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers across local, state, and national outlets.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, Q&A, and feature stories highlighting key initiatives, partnerships, and leadership perspectives.
• Assist with executive communications, including speechwriting, talking points, presentations, and messaging materials for the CEO, Chancellor’s Office executives, and senior leadership.
• Serve as a key contributor in crisis communications and issues management, developing timely, accurate, and empathetic messaging to support organizational integrity and responsiveness.
• Provide strategic counsel to leadership and program teams to anticipate and respond to emerging issues, ensuring communications are coordinated, strategic, and consistent.
• Coordinate and support media interviews, press events, and public appearances, preparing spokespeople and ensuring message alignment.

Attributes for Success

• 5–7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, thought leadership, or strategic communications.
• Proven experience in executive communications and crisis response is required.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities across formats, including speeches, op-eds, and media materials.
• Proven track record in media relations, proactively pitching stories and securing coverage in diverse outlets.
• Strong experience in executive communications, including speechwriting and leadership messaging.
• Knowledge of crisis and reputation management, able to respond to high‑pressure situations strategically and calmly.
• Mission‑driven, passionate, equity‑minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better.

What We Offer

The Foundation commits to a “remote‑first” philosophy, recruiting and hiring talent across the state for fully remote positions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness offerings.
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

Budgeted annual salary: $80,000 - $85,000.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Higher Education

If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@foundationccc.org.