Spherical

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Communications Manager Job Title: Communications Manager Reports to: Strategic Communications Director Works closely with: Brand Strategy, PR/Media Relations, Content, Community Storytellers, Field Teams Work Capacity: 25 hours per week Term: 3 month contract to hire, with intention to increase commitment if there is a mutual fit Compensation: base rate of $80/hour with full time salary up to $130,000 Location: Remote, Los Angeles County-based is strongly preferred Priority review date: January 30, 2026 Ideal start date: March 15, 2026 About Spherical Spherical is a strategic design and integrative research studio working to regenerate the health and integrity of Earth's living systems. Our work spans multiple spheres of inquiry, engaging projects at scales from the local to the planetary. We work with people who willingly engage complexity and who bring care and attention to collaboration. Our anchor project is the Living Infrastructure Field Kit, a philanthropically funded mapping and co-design platform reimagining how infrastructure is conceived in Los Angeles County, starting with communities. We also explore living systems through coding experiments, ecological data visualizations, immersive productions, and site-specific performances. Learn more about working at Spherical → About this role The Communications Manager drives implementation of Spherical's multi-channel communications strategy, with primary focus on advancing the Living Infrastructure narrative and Field Kit platform as essential tools for community-led climate resilience in L.A. County. This role blends hands-on content production with strategic partnership—managing complex projects, writing compelling copy, running social channels, and translating performance data into actionable insights. The Communications Manager is a hands-on communicator who supports the the Strategic Communications Director to drive campaign implementation, craft resonant copy, and amplify community voices. The role balances creative instinct with analytical rigor, and approaches communications as a means of creating conditions for meaningful exchange. This role operates as the primary implementation partner to the Strategic Communications Director. The Director sets strategy; the Manager operationalizes it. Candidates should be comfortable with autonomy over day-to-day implementation while escalating strategic decisions (messaging frameworks, major campaign concepts, budget) to the Director. We are invested in hiring candidates from diverse backgrounds and understand that not all candidates will meet every qualification listed. If you feel that you meet many of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. What you'll do Project Management & Campaign Coordination Orchestrate communications campaigns across the strategic roadmap, coordinating internal teams and external partners Develop and maintain editorial calendars, workflow systems, creative briefs, and production schedules using Notion Track deliverables against milestones including op-ed placements, Field Kit coverage, partner toolkit rollouts, and multimedia production Manage embargoed media outreach logistics and coordinate media demos Support up to threeARLA campaigns annually, ensuring compliance with client protocols Coordinate with contractors and cross-functional team members to ensure cohesive implementation Copywriting & Social Media Produce, edit, and refine written content across formats: owned media articles, community stories, social posts, newsletter copy, and marketing materials Draft and shepherd op-eds and thought leadership pieces through the pitch-to-placement process Lead social media strategy and day-to-day stewardship across LinkedIn, Meta, Bluesky, and emerging platforms Amplify local case studies, community voices, and partner stories to strengthen narrative impact Design and implement social rollouts for campaigns including Field Kit launches and out-of-home activations Ensure all content reflects brand voice, messaging frameworks, and narrative principles Analytics, Reporting & Strategic Support Monitor and report monthly on communications KPIs: earned media reach, social engagement, OOH performance, website analytics, and partner amplification Maintain the KPI dashboard for media and outreach performance Use digital performance data to optimize communications reach and inform strategic adjustments Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Strategic Communications Director, contributing ideas for campaign concepts and messaging refinements Track early implementer feedback on narrative clarity, inspiration to act, and ease of integration Build digital assets and campaign prototypes using Figma Field Team Participation Participate in transdisciplinary Field Teams at Spherical focused on strategic sensing and stakeholder understanding Gather and synthesize insights from Los Angeles communities to inform communications strategy Facilitate learning exchanges between Field Teams and communications efforts Surface community stories and voices for narrative amplification Key outcomes Communications campaigns delivered on time and aligned with key milestones Demonstrable growth in media coverage, social engagement, and Field Kit reach tracked against baseline metrics Content and campaigns consistently reflecting brand voice and Living Infrastructure narrative principles Monthly KPI reporting delivered on schedule with actionable recommendations Effective cross-functional collaboration evidenced by on-time deliverables and positive team feedback Operational excellence that enables the Strategic Communications Director to focus on strategic excellence Skills & Qualifications Required Qualifications Experience in communications, journalism, or strategic storytelling roles with demonstrated project management capacity Project management and workflow coordination (Notion required) Strong writing and editing skills across formats, with ability to translate complexity into clarity Social media strategy and platform expertise (LinkedIn, Meta, Bluesky) Digital analytics and performance tracking Proficiency in Figma Knowledge of climate, resilience, media, social media, journalism and storytelling Driven, responsive, and independent—capable of working as a strategic partner Able to manage multiple workstreams and keep complex projects moving forward Comfortable with both tactical implementation and strategic contribution Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Los Angeles communities, media landscape, and climate resilience context Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven communications Understanding of living systems thinking or regenerative design principles Location: Los Angeles–based candidates strongly preferred. Deep familiarity with LA Basin communities, local media landscape, and climate resilience context is highly valued.